SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium says they are saddened to share the news of the loss of a North American river otter, Pippi.

Pippi, a North American river otter and guest favorite at the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, has passed away.

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