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Professor Fights Bill Threatening River Otters' Return

1/20/2025

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Merav Ben-David, a passionate professor at the University of Wyoming, is rallying lawmakers to safeguard river otters, which are fighting to return to their natural habitat. House Bill 45, introduced by Rep. Andrew Byron, threatens their protection, aiming to manage nuisance otters. Despite expert warnings, the bill has advanced, raising alarms about its potential impact on local fisheries.

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Story summary

Merav Ben-David, a passionate professor at the University of Wyoming, is rallying lawmakers to safeguard river otters, which are fighting to return to their natural habitat. House Bill 45, introduced by Rep. Andrew Byron, threatens their protection, aiming to manage nuisance otters. Despite expert warnings, the bill has advanced, raising alarms about its potential impact on local fisheries.