Wildlife Department Releases Statement After River Otter Attacks Child

Wildlife Department Releases Statement After River Otter Attacks Child

A river otter attacked a young child at the Bremerton Marina in Kitsap County, Washington near Seattle, on Thursday morning, prompting a response from state wildlife officials. The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) released a statement detailing the incident that occurred on September 12 at approximately 9:30 a.m. According to the WDFW, the […]

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Otter-preneurs: Female sea otters lead the way in tool use for survival

Otter-preneurs: Female sea otters lead the way in tool use for survival

In California’s Monterey Bay, where the vast Pacific Ocean meets lush kelp forests, sea otters, especially the females, are becoming more resourceful. These charismatic marine mammals, known for their playful nature and voracious appetites, are facing new challenges and using tools to overcome them. For generations, southern sea otters (Enhydra lutris nereis) have relied on […]

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Footage shows heroic wildlife experts rescuing an otter that was trapped downstream of a Massachusetts dam for three days

Footage shows heroic wildlife experts rescuing an otter that was trapped downstream of a Massachusetts dam for three days

A team of heroic local residents and wildlife experts rescued an otter that was stuck downstream of a dam in Massachusetts. The frightened animal struggled to swim against the current in the Ipswich Mills Dam for at least three days before it was spotted. Multiple unsuccessful rescue attempts later, the team gave it one final […]

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