ASK OTUS
Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-Owl, was born on Siesta Key
and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished
vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of
our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus
will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but
only if you Ask Otus. So please send your questions and
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PUTTER THE PRAIRIE DOG REMAINS SAFE AND WELL AT SARASOTA JUNGLE
GARDENS, WHERE MANY DESERVING ANIMALS CAN BE 'ADOPTED'
Dear Readers,
from an avid golfer concerned over his course
scores — anything over par and he could
blame Putter's bumpy tunnels; anything under par, well, that is what he would have shot
last year if it had not been for Putter's bumpy
tunnels. Sounds squirrely to me!
Good grief! What is this fascination with
flea-infested rodents? Having disposed of the
tree rat (i.e., Eastern Gray Squirrel) in a column published just a couple of weeks ago,
I am now asked for an update on Putter the For those lucky readers, who are blissfully unPrairie Dog, a ground rat! This request comes aware of the history of Putter's plight …
Putter the Prairie Dog. File photo
