The world’s largest centre for cleaning oily animals opened last week in
Santa Cruz, California. The centre can deal with up to 125 sea otters and 100
birds at a time as they are washed, blow-dried and housed during convalescence.
Each of 32 multiple-occupancy otter pens comes with its own small pool. Other
features include a surgery room and freezer for cadavers, which “we hope we’ll
never fill”, says a spokeswoman. Between disasters, the centre will be used for
wildlife research.
More from 91av
Explore the latest news, articles and features
Popular articles
Trending 91av articles
1
Largest-ever octopus was great white shark of invertebrate predators
2
The monstrous number sequences that break the rules of mathematics
3
QBox theory may offer glimpse of reality deeper than quantum realm
4
How autoimmune conditions can unexpectedly drive mental illness
5
Why your opinion of used electric vehicles is probably wrong
6
Gravity's strength measured more reliably than ever before
7
Fermat's Last Theorem: still a must-read about a 350-year maths secret
8
Diamonds are surprisingly elastic when you make them tiny
9
Symptoms of early dementia reversed by bespoke treatment plans
10
A whole new way to prevent death from sepsis shows promise
