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The Mars Wildlife Emergency Hotline in Comox says it has admitted two otter pups and several other animals this year, all of whom have died, that were chased by dogs.
A rabid otter bit a man and a dog in Florida last week, prompting authorities to issue a warning. After the attack in Jupiter, Florida, local animal control officers picked up the otter and it ...
The otter also attacked a dog on a walk with its family the same day. Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control responded to the calls on Sept. 20 in Jupiter, on Florida's east coast.
A 3-year-old river otter attacked a Jupiter man and someone’s pet dog on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. The otter was later confirmed to have rabies. (Courtesy/Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control) ...
A wild otter faced off with a dog and person off Marlin Drive in Jupiter over the weekend, biting both. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:30:36 GMT (1751286636066) Story Infinite Scroll ...
JUPITER, Fla. — A river otter with rabies bit a man and a dog last week in Jupiter, according to the Florida Department of Health. The attack occurred Wednesday in the 900 block of Marlin Drive.
To stay healthy in captivity otters need specialized food. Fed dog food and kept in a small cage, this otter, named Ophelia, became obese. Photograph Courtesy Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand ...