A giant otter at Zoo Atlanta has passed away due to late-stage kidney failure. The otter, a 15-year-old male, had been feeling unwell and underwent a veterinary exam earlier in the week. The zoo's veterinarians determined that the otter's condition was terminal and decided to euthanize him to prevent further discomfort.

He had been a resident at Zoo Atlanta since 2014 and was one of two otters at the zoo. Further details about the otter's life and death are available from Zoo Atlanta and local news sources, including a statement from zoo officials announcing his passing.