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California sea lion
threatened

Squeakie

Southern Sea Otter
Enhydra lutris

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This patient is a southern sea otter, a threatened species. Because sea otters are very dexterous and curious, we retrofitted several pool areas at our hospital to provide a safe space for juvenile and adult sea otters to receive life-saving care.

Many sea otters strand suffering from domoic acid toxicosis, toxoplasmosis, injury and other ailments.





photo © The Marine Mammal Center / USFWS permit MA101713-1 

Weight at Admit
14.50 kgs
Rescue Location
Morro Bay Dog Beach - Cayucos, San Luis Obispo
Admitted
05/04/2025
Status
Deceased
Deceased Date
05/04/2025

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