The clue isn"t the tracks in the snow—it"s the frosted faces peeking out like they"ve just discovered winter. Estonia is one of Europe"s best places to spot Eurasian otters, thanks to its clean rivers, wide wetlands, and snack-filled coastline. This protected species was named Estonia"s Animal of the Year in 2024. While globally considered near threatened, their population here has grown substantially, reaching an estimated 2,000 in recent years, up from a historic low of just 300 before the turn of the millennium.
Eurasian otter and pup, Estonia
Today in History
More Desktop Wallpapers:
-
Red skies at Ruby Beach
-
Skyscraper Day
-
Islands of the Salish Sea
-
Native American Heritage Month
-
A throng of ice and spires
-
Bear cubs roughhouse on Siblings Day
-
Veterans Day
-
Kirkilai lakes, Biržai Regional Park, Lithuania
-
Castellfollit de la Roca, Catalonia, Spain
-
Just another day in paradise
-
Aerial view of Venice, Italy
-
National Park Week begins
-
Keep calm and drive on (slowly)
-
A sleeping green giant
-
Mardi Gras flower power
-
A universe underground
-
This park is Superkilen
-
The Millennium at 20
-
An endless journey
-
Autumn in the cypress swamp
-
Here s looking Atchafalaya
-
National Take a Hike Day
-
An old celebration for a new season
-
Bodie State Historic Park, California
-
An uncommon look at an American icon
-
Puma in Patagonia
-
Black grouse males, Estonia
-
World Octopus Day
-
Sweetheart Abbey, Scotland
-
Forward-thinking women of history
Bing Wallpaper Gallery

