California river otters making comeback, researchers urge citizens to report sightings.

The River Otter Ecology Project (ROEP) motion activated cameras capture a lot of valuable photos and videos that provide information about otters' activities and behavior. But the key population data comes from ordinary citizens who see otters and enter their sightings on ROEP's "Otter Spotter" website.

The sightings are added to an interactive map. The site also has information about river otters, including on how to identify them, so you know you are looking at the right animal. You can also share your own otter photos and videos.
Otter Spotters started in 2012, with 150 sightings the first year. Now, the total is up to almost 2,500 otters spotted.

http://abc30.com/pets-animals/california-river-otters-making-comeback/3543624/

Posted on June 1, 2018 06:35 AM by biohexx1