As soon as the first edition of the North American River Otter Husbandry Notebook was completed additional information became available – that is the way projects of this nature all work. I have no doubt it also will be true for this edition. Thus, use this 2nd edition as a beginning point when looking for an answer to a particular otter problem or question, not as a definitive authority. Our approach to captive husbandry should be as dynamic as the animals in our care. This 3rd edition includes some additional information as well as correction of typographical errors. Since publication of the 2nd 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 training and enrichment information have been included in this digital update of the NARO husbandry manual.
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