Volunteer for this River Otter!
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This River Otter needs you to come to Brazil and help him and his mates out.
Help with the
endangered river otter in Brazil
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Why are river otters having a bad time?
- They are hunted for their magnificence pelts
- Pollution has a bad effect on them
- Their habitat is being destroyed, so their food chain is disturbed and they have fewer places to live and nest
The semi-aquatic American River Otter belongs to the weasel family. Agile, curious and shy, it can be found in environments such as rivers, streamlets, fresh water lakes, lagoons and coastal islands.
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Consequently,
the River Otter is an endangered specie in Brazil. You've got the
chance to live, breathe and sleep otter on the island of Florianopolis
and help with a project to protect these cheeky creatures; (and to
enjoy surfing, sailing, scuba diving and exploring the local area....)
You may find yourself working during the
day or night, analysing the otter's frequency at the shelters,
monitoring of nests,
ethological studies and eating habits. You'll be asked to care for
rescued animals and maintain their shelters, file reports, do lab work
and camp if needbe in isolated areas. Otters are shy, so not easy to
spot - you'll need to keep your own eyes open when you're in the field!
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The project aims to increase the knowledge amongst the locals of the need to protect river otters. Since the research base has been active for some 20 years, it has made many interesting discoveries about the species, and its findings have helped generate awareness amongst local fishermen working in the waters. The project has found ways to improve their diet and worked clsoely with local schools to raise awareness amongst children of the need to preserve and protect the habitat otters need. As a result, children are now strong advocates of the otter and promote the reuse, reduction and recycle theme in their homes and local areas.
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