On Friday, the Toronto Zoo said a 13-year-old female North American river otter had died. The otter, named Talise, was originally rescued in Kenora, Ont., in 2010.
On Friday, the Toronto Zoo said a 13-year-old female North American river otter had died. The otter, named Talise, was originally rescued in Kenora, Ont., in 2010.
The recent deaths of four sea otters discovered along California’s Central Coast have been linked to a strain of parasite that scientists are calling rare and unusual one that could also pose a threat to humans and other animals.
Federal, state wildlife officials investigate death of sea otter in Moss Landing Share Updated: 7:22 PM PDT Jun 4, 2021 Share Updated: 7:22 PM PDT Jun 4, 2021
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Show Transcript PHONE IT WILL TAKE YOU DIRECTLY TO THE WEBPAGE. ## IN MOSS LANDING..FEDERAL AND STATE WILDLIFE OFFICIALS ARE INVESTIGATING THE DEATH OF A SOUTHERN SEA OTTE THE OTTER WAS FOUND DEAD IN AN ILLEGAL FISHING TRAP ON ZMUDOWSKI STATE BEACH ON APRIL 18. OFFICIALS SAY IT APPEARS THE TRAP.USEFOD R CRAYFISH OR BAIT-FH IS WASHED UP ON THE BEA. CH SOUTHERN SEA OTTERS ARE PROTECTED AS THREATENED SPECIES UNDER FEDERAL AND STATE LAW. ANYON