Wild otter cub rescued after sneaking into zoo’s flamingo enclosure
A wild otter puppy discovered curled in the Flamingo storage of an zoo challenged the rates of giving a second chance in life ”.
As it is known now, Mingo was only 800 grams when he was found by the staff at the Colchester Zoo. They said what kind of “mystery” was to enter the habitat of the pups who were thought to be a few months old.
Mingo was found by Jody Bedford, the team leader of the Tiger section of the Colchester Zoo. When he discovered the baby, he said he was “stunned.”
“Mingo was found in the early hours of the morning, on the shore of the main lake open, fast asleep and snore his head.” He said.
“When it was found, we gave him a few hours to see if the mother would reappear. Knowing the sams of ot, it was strange behavior to see a kitten as it was in the open. He looked very strong and was very vocal when he was awake.”
Zokepers came to the rescue teams and called on the small animal, whom they said would have a chance to survive, because the otter puppies were largely dependent on their mothers.
Rosie Catford, the founder of Wildlives Rescue, who initially chose Mingo, said, “Mingo came to the center very dehydrated, weak and scared.”
“He quickly responded to the emergency care, but it was not the easiest for the bottle feeding. The otters needed expert care and on many previous occasions, as he worked with Wild Otter Trust, a call was made to his centers. The transport was quickly arranged and Mingo went to Devon to get the care of his need.”
Mingo is now living at the expert facility of the UK Wild Otter Trust (UKWOT) in Devon, where he will look at Wild until he is ready to be left back.
“We’re still surprised how Mingo has ended in flamingo habitat- this is a complete mystery. “But what is definitely open is that it cannot survive for longer on its own.
“Otter Cubs is completely relying on their mothers, and without immediately intervention, Mingo’s chance was zero. Thanks to the rapid response of Czs and Wildlives recovery, we were able to give him a second chance in life and return to the wilderness when it was strong enough.”
