According to Noozhawk, Environmental Defense Center officials believe fracking threatens whales, otters and other animals in the Santa Barbara Channel.

Source: https://www.920kvec.com/2023/06/08/supreme-court-wont-hear-fracking-arguments/

A rare parasite in mountain lion could be killing California sea otters.

Source: https://gothamist.com/news/early-addition-rich-people-arent-fleeing-new-york-they-love-it-here

Did you know, for example, that sea otters like to sleep holding paws in pairs and that they can be found all over except Australia and Antarctica?

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/arts_ents/23553561.books-new-releases-range-thrillers-inspiring-non-fiction/?ref=rss

In the wild, otters become independent at approximately 12 months old.

Source: https://cascadebusnews.com/high-desert-museum-announces-name-of-new-river-otter-pup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=high-desert-museum-announces-name-of-new-river-otter-pup

“It’s not likely there’s going to be both a lot of sea otters and a lot of weak sea otters available very long.

Source: https://www.kcaw.org/2023/02/09/no-deer-no-problem-sea-otters-become-main-course-for-this-southeast-alaska-wolf-pack/

“It’s not likely there’s going to be both a lot of sea otters and a lot of weak sea otters available very long.

Source: https://www.kcaw.org/2023/02/09/no-deer-no-problem-sea-otters-become-main-course-for-this-southeast-alaska-wolf-pack/

It states: “The species affected (foxes and otters) are presumed to have direct high-level exposure to infected birds based on feeding behaviour and food preferences.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/5305426/avian-flu-detected-in-four-otters/

Oliver, like most otters, is happy enough living alone, swimming, chatting, whistling like a bird, or scampering along the twisty-rooted waterways.

Source: https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/arts-and-culture/books/not-so-dainty-dishes-marvellous-maps-and-a-lovable-otter-by-various-authors-childrens-book-reviews-4144164

On a few occasions there have been sightings of multiple otters travelling together and their presence alerted Peter Tyson to the state of the stream in which they have taken up residence.

Source: https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/23421528.cubs-scouts-clean-polluted-stream-otter-sighting-carlisle/?ref=rss

She is accustomed to seeing wildlife like otters, birds, rabbits, foxes, and deer on a regular basis, and often incorporates their quirky personalities into her clay work.

Source: https://millstonenews.com/backyard-beauties-2023-time-for-the-big-reveal/

“The Animal Health Team and zookeepers train the otters to happily participate in their own physical health check ups and procedures.

Source: https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/opinion/contributors/2023/02/19/northcrest-ward-pay-a-visit-to-peterboroughs-river-otters.html

The farmers, snowbirds and Twin Cities weekenders among Trade Lake’s population of 904 enjoy living in a place where wildlife otherwise sequestered to a zoo can be viewed for free: deer, pheasants, loons, turkey vultures, river otters.

Source: https://wisconsinwatch.org/2023/12/wisconsin-cafo-pig-farm-agriculture-town-hogtied-chairman/

“Today more than ever otters need our help and we will never let them down.”

Source: https://www.obantimes.co.uk/2023/04/23/skye-based-charity-celebrates-30-years-of-caring-for-otters/

Traps also drown animals, a particularly inhumane and horrifying death for river otters and beavers who can hold their breath for eight minutes or more.

Source: https://vtdigger.org/2023/03/15/joanne-bourbeau-vermonts-wildlife-is-worth-far-more-to-the-state-alive-than-dead/