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Wild river otters are once again swimming and frolicking in the Rio Grande and Gila rivers near Taos, N.M. More than 60 years ago, the playful, native creatures disappeared from the region. The energetic animals are at the top of the food chain and play an important role in the aquatic habitat of rivers and streams by helping maintain the balance of native fish and...