North American (Nearctic) River Otter (Lontra canadensis) Husbandry Notebook, Section 1 Chapters 1 – 6

This 4th edition includes updated information. Since publication of the last edition significant work has been done on otter reproductive physiology, contraceptive recommendations have changed, and there have been some changes made to recommended routine veterinary care. These changes as well as additional enclosure, training and enrichment information have been included in this digital update of the NARO husbandry notebook. All deleted information and sections (e.g. North American River Otters in European Institutions) are still available in the 2nd edition. The 2nd and 4th editions are available at otterspecialistgroup.org, Otters in Zoos, etc. link (OZ Task Force – Otters in Zoos, Aquariums, Rehabilitation, and Wildlife Sanctuaries).

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