The Otters are Coming!
What excellent news to hear that the otters are returning to the Californian coast!I remember reading a while ago that otters in California were being killed off by toxoplasmosis so hopefully that has been resolved and these gorgeous little creatures will go forth and multiply and frolick happily where they should be
December 7, 2006
The Otters are Coming!
A mother Southern sea otter and her pup attract attention frolicking in the Pacific Ocean near Monterey.
California’s sea otters were almost wiped out due to the Great Hunt that started in 1742.
However, since the 1930′s they’ve been ranging north from the Monterey Peninsula and are now regularly seen in San Mateo County waters. Recent unconfirmed sightings place these watery weasels in San Francisco near the Golden Gate Bridge.
It would seem to be a tough place for them to live these days, but they used to thrive in San Francisco Bay.
Have you seen any sea otters north of Pacifica? If so, let us know!
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That’s fabulous news. I’ve always loved otters.