A PAIR of orphaned otter cubs spotted wandering the streets of a Scottish town have been taken in by an animal welfare charity.

The Scottish SPCA said the youngsters are around three to four months old and would not have survived on their own.

Members of the public called the charity after the animals were seen in Inverkeithing, Fife, at the weekend.

Steven Gray, manager of the National Wildlife Rescue Centre, where the cubs are now being looked after, said: “We suspect their mum was involved in a road traffic accident or some form of disturbance and didn’t return to her cubs so they have gone looking for her.

“The female cub was spotted by someone taking their bins out. She was making very loud peeping noises. The members of the public followed at a safe distance to a nearby field where they were able to monitor her until we arrived.

“The pair wouldn’t have survived on their own as they rely on mum, so we are thankful the members of the public contacted us.”