You Otter Know
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Everyone’s favorite cute, cuddly critter is, well...not. Otters are actually terrifying apex predators, dominating the food chains of our river ecosystems. But they’re also in trouble. Global populations have dropped, and in Argentina, the fate of the world’s largest otter rests in the hands - er, paws - of two former captives.  See the video and more info here: https://roaring.earth/you-otter-know/ Questions, comments or future episode ideas: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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