California researchers surveyed Point Reyes lagoon 19 times and found 73 pelicans killed by otters

California researchers surveyed Point Reyes lagoon 19 times and found 73 pelicans killed by otters
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Along California's Abbotts Lagoon, river otters have been spotted hunting brown pelicans, resulting in the discovery of seventy-three deceased pelicans during nineteen research visits. This unexpected predation correlates with the rising otter population in Northern California. While fish are their usual fare, larger birds provide a richer source of energy. Recent reports indicate that pelicans are adapting by learning to evade the hunting otters.

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