National Park Authority "Various Endangered Species Including Otters and Eagles Spotted on Mudeungsan"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] Various endangered species, including the level 1 endangered wild animal, the otter, have been consecutively captured in Mudeungsan National Park.

According to the Korea National Park Service on the 4th, endangered wildlife captured by unmanned observation cameras in Mudeungsan National Park include level 1 otters, level 2 eagles, flying squirrels, leopard cats, martens, eagle owls, and goshawks.

In particular, the otter, the top predator in the river ecosystem, uses tree roots by the water's edge or crevices in valley rocks as its nest and serves as an indicator species to assess the health of the aquatic ecosystem.

Otters were captured on cameras near the Mudongje area in Hwasun-gun. Several were shown forming groups, engaging in feeding activities, and defecating.

In the recorded footage, the eagle, as the largest bird of prey visiting Korea, displayed a majestic appearance as well as a contrasting clumsy movement on the ground.

Additionally, various endangered wildlife activities were captured, including a mother and baby leopard cat attempting to hunt pheasants, a marten drinking water, a flying squirrel checking an artificial nest, an eagle owl resting, and a goshawk drinking water.

Lee Jae-dong, head of the Eastern Office of Mudeungsan National Park at the Korea National Park Service, stated, "The footage captured this time is evidence that Mudeungsan maintains excellent ecological health," adding, "Mudeungsan is establishing itself as a sanctuary for endangered wildlife in the Honam region."

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