Watch: Rare otter spotted swimming in Ipswich park

A European otter has been filmed making its home in a town centre park.

The mammal, which is rare to southern England, was seen bathing and home-building in Holywells Park, Ipswich.

It was filmed by park keeper Matthew Garnham, who shared it with Suffolk Wildlife Trust.

The trust said it was an example of wildlife "adapting to changing landscapes".

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