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Feb 25, 2022 · As you've seen at an aquarium and/or zoo, otters are very, very playful and cute! However, they are much more than that, as they are also "a key indicator of the health of a waterway," Environment Michigan reports. "River otters are not found in highly-polluted watersheds." Where to Find Wild Otters in Michigan
May 3, 2022 · River otters were once quite common in the SE Michigan area. But, that changed thanks to the fur trades conducted by the newly arrived European explorers, according to Monroe County Museum System historian, Gearld P. Wykes .
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May 3, 2022 · DETROIT – The first recorded sighting of a river otter in the Detroit River in more than 100 years is an indicator that the watershed environment is improving, officials said.
May 7, 2022 · River otters, semiaquatic mammals that can grow up to 30 lbs. and over 3 feet long, are found across North America, although their range has been significantly damaged by hunting and habitat...
May 4, 2022 · (CNN) - River otters have made a return to the Detroit River after becoming locally extinct since the early 1900s. This once in a century sighting says a lot about our environment. Eric Ste....
Jul 26, 2023 · Michigan presents a remarkable stage where diverse species of mustelids gracefully traverse distinctive ecosystems. From audacious otters splashing around waterways to cunning weasels outsmarting their prey, these marvelous creatures never cease to captivate us.
Apr 29, 2022 · The zoo also performs research on the effects of habitat modification on river otter behavior and substrate use. River otters are considered an indicator species, and their return to the Detroit River after an absence of more than 100 years is a hopeful sign of improving watershed conditions.
