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Beloved river otter Otis passes away at Zoo New York

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Zoo New York has announced that Otis the North American river otter, has passed away. Zoo New York ...

“Weird-Looking” Otter Poo Leads to a Surprising Ecological Discovery

Scientists discovered that river otter droppings contain large numbers of parasites that infect the animals’ prey, indicating that otters may play a significant role in shaping local food webs.
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This Hidden Ohio River Town Is So Underrated It Barely Shows Up On Most Maps

For a hidden Ohio river town that feels quietly cinematic, head to Pomeroy, where brick storefronts, a riverside courthouse, ...
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Iowa allows first otter-trapping season since the 1800s

DES MOINES (AP) -- River otters are now legal game in Iowa for the first time since they disappeared from the state during the 1870s.