2023-12-15 01:08:42
Otter was feeding on a fish when it was spotted in Pampulha Disclosure/Social Media An otter was spotted in the waters of Lagoa da Pampulha, in Belo Horizonte. The video showing the animal feeding on a fish on the capital’s postcard went viral on social media this Thursday (14). For many, it’s a novelty, but the presence of the well-known giant otter in this environment is more common than one might imagine. This is what PBH (Belo Horizonte City Hall) explains, which has already recorded the presence of other giant otters in the area. “According to fauna management data from the Pampulha basin, the Lagoon is an open ecosystem that therefore allows the entry and exit of these animals, which generally move in search of food and places for reproduction”, he explained, through of note, the municipal administration. Also according to PBH, otters basically feed on fish, do not promote environmental imbalance and do not have the habit of staying very far from the water. Give the explanation for why they are always caught on the banks of the water, with part of the body sticking out. With the rainy season, the forecast is that they will be seen more frequently, since “there are cases of animals moving to urban areas during the rainy season, since the extension of the water flow meets the natural demands of the semi-aquatic animals”, completed the note. The city hall also informs that when seeing the animals, no physical contact should be made, with observation from a distance.
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