https://blog.humanesociety.org/2021/07/otters-are-suffering-and-dying-because-of-this-bizarre-new-trend.html?credit=blog_em_073021_id12427

July 30, 20213Comments

Especially critical to otter well-being is the companionship of other otters, one of many necessities that captive animals used for “otter encounters” often don’t have.iStock.com1.3KSHARES

It is a sad reality that human beings always seem to be inventing new ways to exploit, mistreat and profit from animals, but people can also help correct such harms and point the way to a better and more humane world. One of the most positive actions we can take is to educate ourselves and others about the threats facing animals. We’re hopeful thatour recently released undercover videowill encourage people to steer clear of patronizing businesses that hurt and exploit wild animals. The video captures a cruel and unsafe practice that is becoming increasingly popular at roadside zoos and other animal exhibits across the country:otterencounters.

Our undercover investigator captured the screams and struggles…