OTTERS have been springing up around Teignbridge shops and businesses, and now the decorated life-sized sculptures are open to auction bidders.

The Moor Otters Trail started on June 1 when 100 otters, all uniquely decorated by local artists, were dispatched from Bovey Castle. They’re now standing proudly on plinths around the region, drawing attention to conservation issues and forming part of a discovery trail.

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