Giant otter brothers die within days of each other at Roger Williams zoo

Brothers Romo and Fernando, giant river otters, arrived at Roger Williams Park Zoo in 2018

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A second giant otter, Romo, has died at the Roger Williams Park Zoo just days after the death of his brother, Fernando.

Romo, who was nearly 14, was euthanized after an exam revealed his cancer had spread significantly.

Both otters were considered geriatric for their species, which typically lives 10 to 13 years.

Giant otters are an endangered species with an estimated 2,000 to 5,000 remaining in the wild.

Within days of losing his brother, Fernando, a second giant otter at the Roger Williams Park Zoo has died.

Romo, who was almost 14 years old, was euthanized Saturday, Dec. 6, after zookeepers determined his cancer had progressed too far for further treatment.

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