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Do river otters have any diseases that affect them when they are over populated?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/6/2025

Yes, river otters can be affected by diseases when their populations become overcrowded. Overpopulation can lead to increased stress, which may heighten their susceptibility to diseases such as distemper, parvovirus, and infections caused by parasites. Additionally, overcrowded environments can exacerbate the spread of these diseases, leading to higher mortality rates and impacting the overall health of the population. Proper habitat management is essential to maintain balanced otter populations and reduce disease outbreaks.

AnswerBot

∙ 18h ago

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When was Missouri River Otters created?

Missouri River Otters was created in 1999.

Are spotted-necked otters river otters?

Yes, it is a river otter. Sea otters are fatter and are flufflier

Do river otters have sharp teeth?

Yes. Otters eat fish, shellfish, crustaceans mainly.

What are some of the differences between river otters and the weasle?

web feet and river otters are bigger

Can river otters eat ducks?

River otters do eat snakes but, only small snakes

What are predators to the clam?

mostly river otters, sea otters and other types of otters.

Do River Otters live in group?

There are many types of river otters, and some are social while others are not. The Giant River Otter from the Amazon lives in packs, as do North American river otters, female Southern river otters, (males are solitary). The European river otter is extremely territorial.

Are there river otters in the Nanticoke river?

yes

Do otters live in fresh water?

There are both freshwater (river otters) and salt water otters.

What kind of otters are there?

There are sea otters and other otters. In the category of "other" otters, you can include the North American River Otter, Giant Otter of South America, Asian small clawed otters, Congo clawless otters, Capr clawless otters, Southern river otters, hairy nosed otters, spot necked otters, neo tropical long tailed otters, and others I may fail to mention.

Do river otters migrate under ice?

The otters migrated to North America and southwards againDuring winter, the river otters heavily utilize openings in the ice

Are river otters overpopulated?

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