Oldest Asian Otter at NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher Has Died

Oldest Asian otter at NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher has died

KURE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The oldest Asian Small-Clawed otter at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher died on Wednesday. She was 17 and a half years old. Asta was placed in palliative care following a recent diagnosis. The team at the aquarium closely monitored her and they say age-related conditions progressed to a point of discomfort for her, so she was humanely euthanized. The aquarium says, Asta, exceeded the life-expectancy of her species in profes…

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher mourns loss of their oldest Asian small-clawed otter

The team was closely monitoring Asta's health and when age-related conditions progressed to a point where her comfort could not be ensured, the aquarium team decided to humanely euthanize her.