Juvenile Female River Otter

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Contact Leah Valerio

Country: US

Species: North American River Otter

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a : static display animal

This animal is: captive reared

Age: approx 5 months

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

Found as a young pup. Mother was deceased I believe.

Days in care: 90

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

Seizure or stereotypic behavior seen on intake but hasn't been seen in two months.

Body condition score (5 point scale as defined on https://nagonline.net/3877/body-condition-scoring/): 3.5

Can the animal express species-typical behaviors (e.g. eat appropriate whole foods, climb, perch, groom, dig, fly, swim, ambulate normally for species)?:

Yes

Can the animal be handled without negative welfare affects?: yes

This is how the animal currently reacts when a frequent caregiver nears it (e.g. does it modify behavior, show signs of fear, agonism, habituation):

Friendly

This is how the animal currently reacts when a stranger nears it (e.g. does it modify behavior, show signs of fear, agonism, habituation):

Friendly

This animal is currently house : alone

Will the animal need continuous medical care (e.g. medication)?: no

Physical health welfare assessment: life worth living

Mental/emotional health welfare assessment: life worth living

More Information

I do not possess this otter but am trying to help a rehabber without many contacts out. The otter is currently in the Outer Banks of NC. She's approximately 5 months old and has been raised singly and is imprinted according to what I've been told. She had some seizure activity as a younger pup but hasn't had a seizure in approximately 2 months. Contact Becky Marlin at 252-996-0168.

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