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Urban Otter Research

@urbanriverotter

This project aims to uncover how river otters are adjusting to urban living, and what we can do to support their return to the Chicago area!

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Two river otters were investigating a latrine mound when one noticed the camera. Unfortunately for it, there is little room for privacy in wildlife biology.

Two river otters were investigating a latrine mound when one noticed the camera. Unfortunately for it, there is little room for privacy in wildlife biology.
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River otters are very muscular animals due to their high metabolic rate, diet of lean proteins, and preference for swimming. They also have low amounts of body fat. Check out the muscle definition on this otter's front legs.

River otters are very muscular animals due to their high metabolic rate, diet of lean proteins, and preference for swimming. They also have low amounts of body fat. Check out the muscle definition on this otter's front legs.
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We got to break out the kayaks and set up cameras in the forest preserves. River otters tend to prefer secluded areas, meaning we may have a better chance of seeing them on islands or hard-to-reach shorelines. We must go where the otters go!

We got to break out the kayaks and set up cameras in the forest preserves. River otters tend to prefer secluded areas, meaning we may have a better chance of seeing them on islands or hard-to-reach shorelines. We must go where the otters go!
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Chicago isn't the only urban area to have otters! Singapore is home to smooth-coated and small-clawed otters. They are seen running through parks! Our Wild Neighbors (OWN) seeks to educate locals about the animals and what to do if they encounter one! youtube.com/watch?v=0N0m1r…

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Summer is coming to a close soon, but there's still plenty of time to get out and enjoy the Forest Preserves! Remember, if you see a river otter while you're out, please let us know by submitting an Otter Sighting Report - the link in our Facebook Bio! Photo: Tom Koerner, USFWS

Summer is coming to a close soon, but there's still plenty of time to get out and enjoy the Forest Preserves! Remember, if you see a river otter while you're out, please let us know by submitting an Otter Sighting Report - the link in our Facebook Bio!

Photo: Tom Koerner, USFWS
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Happy Labor Day! We hope you enjoy your day off! River otters have important jobs too! As apex predators, they regulate species populations and serve as environmental quality sentinels!

Happy Labor Day! We hope you enjoy your day off! 

River otters have important jobs too! As apex predators, they regulate species populations and serve as environmental quality sentinels!
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Finally! The adaptations we've all been waiting for! Starring everyone's favorite trio: Happy Otter, Ron Weasel, & Erminé Granger. (1/2)

Finally! The adaptations we've all been waiting for! Starring everyone's favorite trio: Happy Otter, Ron Weasel, & Erminé Granger. (1/2)
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Finally! The adaptations we've all been waiting for! Starring everyone's favorite trio: Happy Otter, Ron Weasel, & Erminé Granger. (2/2)

Finally! The adaptations we've all been waiting for! Starring everyone's favorite trio: Happy Otter, Ron Weasel, & Erminé Granger. (2/2)