You Otter Know: The Difference Between Sea and River Otters

<p>As a biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Lacey, Washington, I answer all kinds of wildlife-related questions. Every spring and summer, I receive numerous phone calls and emails from throughout the Puget Sound area requesting that I come get a sea otter out from under a house, off a boat, or off a deck. Usually this critter is making a very large mess and it stinks.</p> <p>My general response is to ask a few basic questions, then explain that this critter is really a river otter, not a sea otter, and they will need to inquire with their local animal services to get assistance with encouraging the river otter to relocate.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/usfwspacificnw/you-otter-know-the-difference-between-sea-and-river-otters-c704235a8556"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>
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