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Bronx River Otter Returns After Century | New York City News
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A river otter has been spotted for the first time in over a century along the Bronx River, captured on camera by scientist RJ Hawkins — a thrilling sign that decades of environmental restoration are finally paying off. Once considered one of the dirtiest rivers in the country, the Bronx River is now healing, attracting native wildlife back to its waters. While experts caution that one otter doesn’t mean a whole family has returned, this sighting symbolizes a major ecological comeback. As Bronx Zoo Director Craig Piper noted, it’s not just about the otter — it’s about the river waking up, thanks to community effort and relentless conservation work. This moment is a powerful reminder: even in the city, nature can thrive again — and hope is alive.
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