As a pet, Oreo was kept alongside another male otter named Bacon. However, Bacon is a different species – an Asian small-clawed otter. Yet the pair have formed a special bond, and have been kept together in the same habitat at WFFT.
At the sanctuary, Oreo will now have access to a more natural environment in a habitat that has trees, tunnels, and a pool to swim in, as well as being fed a healthy diet that includes several species of fish.
The Hairy-nosed Otter, known for its hairy nose pad and white upper lip, is so rare that Oreo is believed to be one of only two living in rescue centres around the world.
