The family at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Sedge, a male North American river otter (Lutra canadensis). He was four years old.
Sedge was recently under medical care for an infection. His necropsy, standard for all animals who pass from an undetermined illness, will be performed by the Pathology Lab at the University of Connecticut. Results may take several days to several weeks.
Sedge arrived in 2021 from the Alexandria Zoological Gardens in Louisiana as a companion for Tahu. Four-year-old Tahu is in good health.
“Sedge will be deeply missed by all of us here at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo,” said Zoo Director Gregg Dancho. “He had a unique personality and related well both to his companion, Tahu and to his animal care staff. It has been our privilege to have known him for two years.”
He added, “Our river otters have always been some of the most popular animals who make their home here at the Zoo, for their playful nature and intelligence as well as their role as an iconic North American animal. It’s a sad day for the Zoo.”