Project Otter
Help Us Find South Africa's Otters!
You know Owl Rescue Centre for saving owls and wildlife, but did you know that we are also members of the IUCN Otter Specialist Group (OSG) and Species Survival Commission? To complement our current work, we've activated a new strategic focus: Project Otter!
We are commited to safeguarding South Africa's two native otter species. Our mission is to research and restore the populations of the African Clawless Otter and the Spotted-necked Otter.
We're deploying camera traps in areas where otters were historically found and in suitable habitat where they should naturally occur. This non-invasive method is critical for establishing baseline population sizes, distribution, and activity patterns. We continue to utilize specialized survey techniques (such as spraint and track analysis) to determine their current range and identify viable subpopulations that require priority protection.
The data we collect through public sighting contributions will help us answer a few critical questions to address some conservation concerns.
DONATE TO THE PROJECT
EFT Payments can be made to:
Owl Rescue Centre NPC
Nedbank Current Account 103 081 9580
Branch Code 198 765
SWIFT CODE: NEDSZAJJ
Reference: Pledge & Your name
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Return to the Wild
Return to the Wild is an inspirational story of a rescued otter who was raised in captivity and a family’s dedication to setting him free. His release is met with many challenges and when it is discovered that Lazarus, a Cape Clawless Otter is afraid of water they must find a way to help him overcome this.
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Wild Adventures
Rebecca has grown up with animals her entire life. Her parents are wildlife conservationists and since she can remember, different wild animals have filled their home. This time, she gets to help one of her all-time favourite animals, a Cape clawless otter named Lazzy, to return to the wild. This means swimming with him in the river, teaching him to fish and helping him to learn survival skills that he would need out in the wild. But Lazzy is afraid of water and Rebecca has her own fears to face; she must bravely perform a solo dance in an upcoming competition. Her bond with Lazzy teaches her courage and inspires her to follow her dreams.