This World Otter Day we are celebrating one of Odzala-Kokoua National Park’s most secretive residents, the Congo clawless otter (Aonyx congicus). Although it is well known that the species does occur in Odzala, individuals such as this one, are so rarely seen that we have almost no information on the park’s resident population. Congo clawless otters are just one of thousands of species residing in Odzala’s dense rainforest. Located in the heart of the Congo Basin, Odzala’s 13,487 km2 landscape i

The Metro Richmond Zoo is pleased to announce the opening of a new African Clawless otter exhibit. Otters have been a favorite at the Zoo for years, and now they have new and upgraded habitat. This exhibit, called Otter Cove, is more than 5 times the size of their previous home and it features a 12,000 gallon pool of water. Read more: http://metrorichmondzoo.com/ottercove/ | Metro Richmond Zoo

OTTERLY ADORABLE UPDATE! A few weeks ago, we introduced you to this African clawless otter (Aonyx capensis) who was kept illegally as a pet, and confiscated by the local SPCA. While in captivity, this little otter cub was fed the incorrect diet. During the past few weeks, it was critical for us to ensure that we provided her with the right nutrition to ensure that she would grow and meet all the necessary developmental milestones. We asked you to assist us, with our #OneMeal campaign, which help