Why is the 'otter' male otter smaller and smaller?

The male otter can be affected by chemicals in the water source, causing it to shrink in size.

After studying otter reproductive health in England and Wales, experts are expressing concern about the tendency to lose bone weight in 'your' in this species, as well as the status quo. usually in the male genitalia.

Researchers believe that, based on previous reports, the potentially dangerous change may be related to hormone-neutralizing chemicals in the organism.

Otters are facing the risk of a sharp decline in the number of species

The report, funded by the UK Environment Agency, was developed in cooperation between the Environmental, Health and Chemical Foundation with Cardiff University, according to the BBC.

In the 1970s, the population of otters in the UK fell sharply, as these rivers were 'poisoned' by high levels of persistent biological pollutants (POPs). After the ban on pesticides was issued, the otters began to multiply again.

However, to date, the species has begun to be threatened again, and the latest study shows a link between this condition and the endocrine disruption chemicals (EDC), leading to organ changes. Reproduction, such as male genitalia size.

EDC is a series of artificial and natural chemicals that can strongly affect hormone systems in animals, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

The report also addresses another scientific concern, which is the feminization of males in the animal world.

The bones in 'yours' are a special form of males belonging to many primates, except humans. And all of the stinged males have bones in their genital organs.