An animal charity has asked people to donate their real Christmas trees to create natural playgrounds for rescued otter cubs.
The UK Wild Otter Trust, based in north Devon, said the trees provided enrichment for the animals and gave them the chance to play, explore and hide.
The trust said otters were “famously elusive creatures, and in their natural environment, they rely on vegetation for shelter and safety” and “Christmas trees can recreate these conditions perfectly”.
The trust said it could collect used untreated real Christmas trees from households in the Molton area of Devon.