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Otter exhibited behavior indicating an illness last week; death may have be related to a disease commonly seen in female river otters ...
The Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium announced Tuesday that it is mourning the loss of one of its North American river otters.
Pippi, a North American river otter and guest favorite at the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, has passed away.
Aquarium staff say they're awaiting additional diagnostic results, but initial results suggest that Pippi's condition may ...
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium says they are saddened to share the news of the loss of a North American river otter, Pippi.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/20/25, we talk all things North American river otters and what their reintroduction to the region means for local ecosystems.
There are 13 species of otters around the world. Most of them are semi-aquatic freshwater species, including the North American river otter, the Eurasian otter, the giant otter of the Amazon, the ...
The remains of a Mosasaurus hoffmannii, commonly known as a giant mosasaur, have been found in the Mississippi River, resembling a gigantic aquatic dragon from the Late Cretaceous, capable of ...
12. River Otter: Playful Predators Return to Waterways River Otter. Image via Unsplash. The North American river otter, known for its playful behavior and sleek swimming skills, disappeared from much ...
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — A body was pulled from the American River in Placer County Sunday. According to the Placer County Sheriff's Office, the body was found in the Oregon Bar area and was a ...
The American River College beach volleyball team competed at the NorCal Pairs Championships at Cosumnes River College on May 2 and 3. The Beavers finished the regular season 18-6, 12-2 in conference, ...