Maryland Zoo Mourning Death Of Mary The Otter.

'The staff at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is mourning one of their most charismatic animals, Mary the North American river otter.

Zoo officials said Mary was euthanized on Monday, Oct. 19 after a rapid decline in health.

“Mary had remarkably few medical issues during her long life here at the Zoo,” said Dr. Ellen Bronson, senior director of animal health, conservation, and research at the Zoo. “She had some mild hind limb weakness for a few weeks and had improved on treatment. Then, last week she began losing weight rapidly despite her typical good appetite. Due to her age and the rapid worsening and severity of her signs, we made the tough decision to humanely euthanize her.”'

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