Canadian Zoo Otter Dies After Becoming Entangled In A Pair Of Pants
Due to the introduction of a less than traditional ‘enrichment item,’ last week, a 12-year-old otter living at the Calgary Zoo died.
Zoos often use ‘enrichment items’ and typically those are objects that would exist in animals’ natural habitats.
Due to the introduction of a less than traditional one, last week, a 12-year-old otter living at the Calgary Zoo died.
According to a statement released by the zoo on Wednesday, "a pair of pants – was given to the otters by a zookeeper. A necropsy revealed that the otter drowned after becoming tangled in the pants."
It is not clear how the garment was introduced to the animal's environment.
Zoos often use ‘enrichment items’ and typically those are objects that would exist in animals’ natural habitats.
Due to the introduction of a less than traditional one, last week, a 12-year-old otter living at the Calgary Zoo died.
According to a statement released by the zoo on Wednesday, "a pair of pants – was given to the otters by a zookeeper. A necropsy revealed that the otter drowned after becoming tangled in the pants."
It is not clear how the garment was introduced to the animal's environment.