24. Otters Found Under a Driveway
Usually, replacing your driveway seems like a straightforward task. It is less direct if you find a den of otters when replacing your driveway. That’s precisely what happened in Titusville, Florida. When they found them, the adult otter – presumed to be the mother – ran off and didn’t return. The Florida Wildlife Hospital and Sanctuary took over the care of the three otter pups. They were around three weeks old at the time. Typically, if you notice otter pups in the wild, it is best to leave them alone; their mom is probably nearby and will return, but, in this case, she did not. The cost of raising each otter pup is around $2,300.
