OSCAR'S STORY

North American River Otter

Species: North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis)

Sex: Male

Diet: Capelin, Lake Smelt, Feline Diet and Carrots

Stranding Date: 03/21/2009

Estimated Age Upon Arrival: 7-9 Months

Oscar was found by the SPCA near a dumpster in a busy parking lot. Rescue staff received the otter pup and brought him back to CMA for rehabilitation. Oscar was very dehydrated and had low blood sugar. He was given fluids and started drinking formula from a bottle just hours after his arrival at CMA. Oscar was so young when he arrived that he did not even have his full set of baby teeth. Due to his age upon arrival, Oscar is a permanent resident at CMA. He does not exhibit the necessary survival skills and has also imprinted on his human caregivers.