Winter Talk- River Otters: Biology and Behavior
Winter Talk- River Otters: Biology and Behavior
Date: March 2, 2022Time: 7:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.
Meeting Place: Zoom Webinar
Leader: Jason E. Zimmer
Price: FREE
You may not often see this secretive mammal that swims streams and ponds while wandering among wetlands and bordering uplands, but the North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) is here inhabiting your local conservation lands. Join Jason E. Zimmer of Mass. Div. of Fisheries and Wildlife for a free talk about the elusive river otter present in our local waterbodies. Jason’s talk will focus on the natural history of river otter including reproductive biology, food habits, habitat use, and more. This virtual talk will include information on the history of otters in Massachusetts and review current population trends. The talk will also provide general information on how to effectively and safely live with the wildlife found in and around your neighborhood.
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