Tarka The Otter

A female otter is delighted when she gives birth to a son, Tarka. She lovingly protects him from danger which results in her having to confront Deadlock, the evil leader of a pack of blood-thirsty hounds. Although she saves Tarka, she is killed, and Tarka, still a cub, sets off to fend for himself. Times are hard but Tarka eventually falls in love and raises a family. Eventually he is forced into a confrontation with the dreaded Deadlock, in a tragic battle for his right to live.