Baby otters are called cubs. Cubs can be born at any time of year, and there’s typically 2 or 3 cubs in a litter. They’ll start emerging from the den at about 3 months old, however they still depend on their mom for food and will stick with her up until they’re a years of age.
If you see an otter cub by itself, enjoy it from a range initially. If the cub has their eyes closed, then they’re too young to be above ground by themselves so call us immediately.
If the cub has their eyes open and they appear alert and healthy, then return after 24 hr, or a minimum of over night, to see if the mom has actually returned. If the otter cub is still by itself, call us for help.
Don’t shot and rescue the cub yourself as they can still have a sharp bite, and don’t attempt and care for it as they require really specialist care to endure. Their rehab at a wildlife centre can use up to a year prior to they’re prepared to be launched back into the wild.
