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River Otters Return to San Mateo Coast After Nearly 150 Years
Original: Midpen Open Space Captures River Otters on their Wildlife Cameras at Cloverdale Ranch, First Sighting on San Mateo Coast Since the 1800s
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's wildlife cameras have recorded river otters at Cloverdale Ranch, marking the first confirmed sighting of the species on the San Mateo coast since the 1800s. The footage suggests the animals are reestablishing themselves along the coastline, a sign of improving habitat and water quality that conservationists are celebrating.
Why now: A long-absent native species has been documented returning to the area, which is encouraging news for local conservation efforts.
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- Midpen Open Space Captures River Otters on their Wildlife Cameras at Cloverdale Ranch, First Sighting on San Mateo Coast Since the 1800s · coastside buzz
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