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Jul 14, 2023 7 tweets 2 min read
.@usfws & CA Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) are aware of a 5-year-old female southern sea otter exhibiting concerning and unusual behaviors in Santa Cruz, California, including repeatedly approaching surfers & kayakers recreating in the area. #thread (1/6) a sea otter foraging while partially submerged floating in the water The sea otter is tagged with a radio transmitter & a team from @USFWS, CDFW & Monterey Bay Aquarium is actively monitoring her & will continue to attempt capture when conditions are favorable in the coming days. (2/6) a sea otter foraging while floating in the water
Sep 14, 2021 5 tweets 3 min read
Great news for wildlife & conservation! 🎉 We’re working with the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) to distribute $30 million to animal & plant care facilities that lost 25% of revenue or more due to the COVID-19 pandemic: ow.ly/f0Lb50G9ktK Two black-footed ferrets in... The $30 million was provided to @USFWS via the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. #WildlifeConservation #EndangeredSpecies Close-up of a sea otter wit...