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Beloved Otter Musa Dies After 17 Years
19 Oct
Summary
- Musa, the oldest Asian short-clawed otter at WWT, passed away recently.
- He fathered nine cubs and had a close bond with his late partner Mimi.
- Staff are devastated by the loss of the cherished resident.
Staff at WWT Washington Wetland Centre are beyond devastated following the recent death of Musa, an esteemed Asian short-clawed otter.
Musa passed away on Friday after a brief illness, just days after celebrating his 17th birthday. He held the distinction of being the oldest otter of his species across the entire WWT organization. His passing leaves a significant void at the centre.
The beloved otter had fathered nine cubs with his partner Mimi, with whom he shared a very close-knit bond. Mimi sadly passed away last year, leaving Musa to live alongside his son Buster until the very end.
Wildlife centre staff described Musa as "truly the best of otters" and are finding the loss incredibly difficult to process. They are preparing for Buster to be introduced to a new companion when he is ready.
