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Sea Otter Ollie’s Shocking Killing Spree of River Otters

2/2/2025

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A sea otter named Ollie, roaming the waters off Vancouver Island, has allegedly claimed the lives of about 20 river otters over the last ten years. Wildlife educator Mollie Cameron reveals that Ollie often drags their bodies for days, a troubling sign of sexual frustration. Biologist Jane Watson explains that such behavior is not unusual for male sea otters deprived of female companionship.

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A sea otter named Ollie, roaming the waters off Vancouver Island, has allegedly claimed the lives of about 20 river otters over the last ten years. Wildlife educator Mollie Cameron reveals that Ollie often drags their bodies for days, a troubling sign of sexual frustration. Biologist Jane Watson explains that such behavior is not unusual for male sea otters deprived of female companionship.