Long Island's river otter population faces deadly obstacles in comeback
Otters have returned to Long Island watersheds after an absence of 200 years. But now they face a deadly predator when they attempt to cross roads.
TRACY TULLIS
I cover the climate crisis, biodiversity, industrial pollution, and environmental justice.
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