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Researchers captured the first photo of the elusive Eurasian otter in Malaysia in over a decade, confirming its presence in the Tangkulap Forest Reserve and highlighting the area's rich biodiversity and successful conservation efforts.
A man was attacked by otters at Serene Lakes in California, highlighting a rare and unexpected wildlife encounter.
An airport worker in Thailand has been suspended after a passenger smuggled over 30 live animals, including two baby otters, onto a flight to Taiwan. The animals, which also included tortoises and a marmot, were discovered when some of them escaped and caused chaos on the plane. The incident revealed a lapse in security at the Thai airport, which is known to be a transit hub for wildlife smugglers. Authorities are investigating the suspected smugglers, and the animals have been seized for further examination.
A new strain of toxoplasmosis, referred to as COUG T. gondii, has killed four California sea otters since 2020. The parasite is atypical and rare, and kills quickly. It is found in the body fat, digestive system, and muscle tissue of its victims. The otters may have acquired the parasite from eating clams, and it can spread through drinking water with the germ in it, posing a potential threat to humans who eat seafood or drink contaminated water. Scientists are on alert for signs it is spreading across the food chain.