Otter makes return in London

Otter makes return in London


By LUCY HAGAN
October 16, 2006

WILDLIFE experts were thrilled yesterday after the first otter was found in the London stretch of the River Thames for 100 years. The young male was dead — but environmentalists say it proves the river is at its cleanest in centuries.
Graeme Mclaren, of the Environment Agency, said: “The return of the otter to London is as significant as the earlier return of the salmon to the River Thames.
“We believe there could be more out there, swimming across London.”
A post mortem confirmed the animal — found on the riverbank in Wapping, East London — was in good condition with clean and sharp teeth when it died.
It is hoped there could be even more otters on London’s riverbanks with the building of the 2012 Olympic Games Park.
Mr Mclaren added: “The 200-hectare Olympics Park is another opportunity to further enhance the environment and help our native species flourish.”






Probably fcuking poisoned when it fell in the Thames. :(

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was in good condition with clean and sharp teeth when it died.

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That really don't make any sense, I mean if it was in good condition why did it die? Or is that statement from a taxidermists point of view?

And why are they so pleased that they are getting dead otters being washed up on the banks of the River Thames?

Found dead in Wapping ?

It could have died in Bletchford and floated down to Wapping.

I used to go looking for otter poo when I was a lad.

I thougt this tread was about Harry (SAD). Someone said he had retreated back to London.... But then I am not sure if he even exists.

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I used to go looking for otter poo when I was a lad.

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its sad that all the kids do nowadays is play on their games consoles and miss out on the joys of otter poo.

When I clicked on this thread I expected to find that otter was some sort of British slang. I wasn't expecting it to really be about a small, furry animal.

Perhaps this story could be the basis for a 21'st century sequel to Wind in the Willows. Although, come to think of it, I don't think there was an Otter in it!

Is there any beaver living near the Chao Phraya river?

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Perhaps this story could be the basis for a 21'st century sequel to Wind in the Willows. Although, come to think of it, I don't think there was an Otter in it!

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There is indeed, but he only has a small cameo role.

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I thougt this tread was about Harry (SAD). Someone said he had retreated back to London.... But then I am not sure if he even exists.

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Nah. He's still 'teaching' computers to kids for about 30k a month.

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I thougt this tread was about Harry (SAD). Someone said he had retreated back to London.... But then I am not sure if he even exists.

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Nah. He's still 'teaching' computers to kids for about 30k a month.

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I thought he was a classically educated financial executive or something?

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I thought he was a classically educated financial executive or something?

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I really hate being nice sometimes. His education is hardly 'classical'...

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was in good condition with clean and sharp teeth when it died.

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That really don't make any sense, I mean if it was in good condition why did it die? Or is that statement from a taxidermists point of view?

And why are they so pleased that they are getting dead otters being washed up on the banks of the River Thames?

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Its an improvement on African torsos

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I thought he was a classically educated financial executive or something?

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I really hate being nice sometimes. His education is hardly 'classical'...

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Have you met him in real life? Is he a bit wierd?

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I thought he was a classically educated financial executive or something?

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I really hate being nice sometimes. His education is hardly 'classical'...

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Have you met him in real life? Is he a bit wierd?

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.Yes.

I wonder if it is possible to be totally off on a forum but fairly normal in real life? I would expect Harry, Smeg and Kerux to be a bit weird.