Wildlife Caretaker Introduces the Rescued Otters of The Wild Center | Adirondack 2030

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Wildlife Caretaker Introduces the Rescued Otters of The Wild Center | Adirondack 2030

Learn about the river otter reintroduction program at The Wild Center (TWC) in Tupper Lake, New York. Considered a threatened species in New York State just 20 years ago, TWC has succeeded in increasing its numbers across the state. TWC is home to a team of rescue otters who could not survive in the wilderness. Leah Valerio, Head Curator at The Wild Center, explains why river otters are an environmental recovery success story. Learn about the lifestyle and personalities of these semi-aquatic mammals, and how staff at The Wild Center safely interact with them in captivity.

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PBS Learning Media