Juvenile American River Otter Needing Placement

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Contact Information
Contact Kerry Lennartz
Phone: 6184662990

Country: United States

Species: North American River Otter

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a :

off-site education animal
static display animal

This animal is: captive reared

Age: Juvenile

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

The otter came to our facility due to being orphaned in a mudslide and unable to reunite with mother.

Days in care: 150

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

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):

Very happy to see people and wants to interact with.

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

Very happy to see people and wants to interact with.

This animal is currently house : alone

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

Physical health welfare assessment: good life

Mental/emotional health welfare assessment: good life

More Information

Juvenile North American River Otter looking for placement. Otter came to the center as an orphan and unfortunately became habituated to humans even following strict policies. The otter is very friendly to humans and would make a great ambassador animal!

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