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Yahoo
09-05-2025
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Virginia Living Museum announces death of North American River Otter
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY)– The Virginia Living Museum announced Thursday that Moe, a 20-year-old North American River Otter, has passed away. In a Facebook post, the museum stated that Moe was one of the oldest river otters on record. Animal care experts carefully assessed Moe and made the decision to help him transition as age-related conditions began affecting his quality of life. Experts performed a post-mortem examination which revealed that cancer had extensively spread throughout his body. Moe was brought to the museum in 2005 at just six-months old. Throughout the years, Moe delighted visitors with his playful spirit and gentle soul. To learn more about Moe's story or donate a memorial gift in Moe's honor to support future educational programming and carry forward Moe's legacy of connecting people with nature, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
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Sacramento Zoo announces death of beloved otter
( — The Sacramento Zoo has announced the death of their beloved 9-year-old North American river otter named Kai. Video Above: Sacramento Zoo welcomes clouded leopards to their habitat In a social media post on Tuesday, officials said the otter was found unresponsive early Monday morning in her habitat. Currently, her cause of death is unknown, but an animal autopsy is underway. According to officials, Kai had been with the zoo since 2017, sharing a habitat with Jackson, another North American River Otter. Lead Carnivore keeper Anela shared 'Unexpected loss is one of the most difficult experiences in the life of an animal keeper, and it is especially hard when the loss involves an animal that brought so much joy to her care team.' Anela also touched on Kai's personality, stating she was opinionated and sassy as she knew 'exactly what she did and didn't want in every situation.' 'Taylen and Wyatt's Law' Passes Committee With Amendments Other keepers commented on Kai's passing, remembering her playfulness and intelligence. 'Kai was a treasured member of our zoo family, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her,' officials said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
