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Recent Examples of otters
In the first months, several truckloads of household and construction debris were removed; 11 fish species were introduced to the lake; and rare birds and animals—including the Eurasian otter, badger, black stork, merlin, and eagle owl—returned to the area.
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
This past month, Swifties helped raise $2 million for the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s otter conservation efforts after Swift sported one of the organization’s vintage T-shirts.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
Armadillo, mink, weasel and otter all hold varying degrees of risk associated with consumption.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
How much of that will go into creating a new sea-otter mascot for the parks?
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
Local experts say that the recent otter attack in Santa Cruz could be Otter 841 returning to claim her territory, but the otter cannot be confirmed as Otter 841, since 841's tracker is no longer active and may have fallen off.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
On Wednesday, an otter snagged a board from a surfer at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz Fire Department Marine Division said in a statement to this news organization.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
As the two boys leaned over the dock to watch, Lee threw his arm down into the water and the otter jumped up and bit his hand.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
There’s an art gallery, the Birds of Prey Center, an otter exhibit, and Desertarium, which features turtles, snakes, lizards, frogs, and more.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Maria Williams, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
This past month, Swifties helped raise $2 million for the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s otter conservation efforts after Swift sported one of the organization’s vintage T-shirts.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
Armadillo, mink, weasel and otter all hold varying degrees of risk associated with consumption.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
How much of that will go into creating a new sea-otter mascot for the parks?
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
Local experts say that the recent otter attack in Santa Cruz could be Otter 841 returning to claim her territory, but the otter cannot be confirmed as Otter 841, since 841's tracker is no longer active and may have fallen off.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
On Wednesday, an otter snagged a board from a surfer at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz Fire Department Marine Division said in a statement to this news organization.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
As the two boys leaned over the dock to watch, Lee threw his arm down into the water and the otter jumped up and bit his hand.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
There’s an art gallery, the Birds of Prey Center, an otter exhibit, and Desertarium, which features turtles, snakes, lizards, frogs, and more.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for otters
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According to Moriggi, the wedding decor also included Wally with golden retriever wax seals on envelopes, and napkins with an image of a golden retriever swimming in a martini glass printed on them.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Also, check for cracks around air conditioning vents and along window seals.—
Emma Ashe,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Armadillo, mink, weasel and otter all hold varying degrees of risk associated with consumption.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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The farmer, his son and grandson were still collecting mink, with more than a dozen live traps deployed and checked routinely, Hobbs said.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Dachshunds, originally bred in Germany for hunting badgers, are known for their persistence, energy and strong prey drive.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Those who are lucky may notice foxes, badgers, otters or deer along the route.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Now native Spartina grasses have returned, as have muskrats and threatened bird species.—
Kyra Morris,
The Atlantic,
22 Aug. 2025
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Its voraciousness has threatened native populations of minks, muskrats, and river otters.—
Nathaniel Rich,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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That’s a sure way to invite not only raccoons but other unwanted guests such as mice, opossums, and skunks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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Texans may also have run-ins with wildlife, such as raccoons, opossums and squirrels, during the winter months, according to 855 Bugs.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Oct. 2025
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The lights themselves are also heavy, can make the nets sag, and not easy for fishers to work with.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
15 Oct. 2025
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Citing the Iquique Fishermen's Federation in the northern Chilean port city, Radio Bío-Bío reported that local fishers have not encountered Humboldt squid for three months, as Chinese vessels were suspected of disrupting the squid's migration toward the coast.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Kimberly dressed up as a fox, while their kids’ costumes ranged from the Statue of Liberty to more traditionally spooky looks.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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Moreover, local wildlife such as coyotes, foxes and alligators can also prey on domestic felines.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Add texture to beds, couches, and chairs with a plush faux rabbit fur throw blanket, incorporate a pop of color with a throw pillow, and dress up your walls with practical floating shelves or sconces.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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While animals like rabbit, quail and grouse are commonly used in the culinary arts, other animals that are legally allowed for consumption may pose health risks.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Otters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otters. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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