This little otter (Lontra felina) was the first otter to ever be successfully reintroduced into the wild in Chile. . This baby otter, called “chungungo” here in Chile, and thus named “Chungita,” arrived at the @chinchimen organization’s doorstep when she was 2 weeks old, with hypothermia, pneumonia, severe dehydration, and zooparasites. . On the brink of death, it was a 24 hour-a-day job to get this little one healthy again - for the next 12 months. . The dedication and effort that the few volunteers at Chinchiment do to care for a single otter is incredible. . Without a proper rehabilitation facility, the volunteers take the otter down to the seaside every day so that it may swim and learn how to hunt and navigate the environment it will eventually be set free in. . Endangered, the existence of these South American is in peril due to poaching for their pelts and frequent attacks by dogs that roam the streets (and chase you on your motorcycle). . Kalfu is a new baby otter that is currently being rehabilitated by Chinchimen. . You can watch her progress and later release via social media. Take part in their summer programs in Maitencillo to educate and help increase empathy among children via their website : Chinchimen.org . #otter #lontrafelina #chinchimen #chungungo @cafechungungo #chile #maitencillo #wildliferehabilitation #empathy #weareallconnected #wearealltrulywild (at Cafe Chungungo) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxAQDOYgUQw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dw4yef5xu3y9
