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The North American river otter (Lontra canadensis), also known as the northern river otter and river otter, is a semiaquatic mammal that lives only on the North American continent throughout most of Canada, along the coasts of the United States and its inland waterways. An adult North American river otter can weigh between 5.0 and 14 kg (11.0 ...
The ears of river otters are smaller than those of mink and have have valves which prevent water from entering the auditory canals when the otter is submerged. Otters are the only North American ...
A 2011 review by the IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group showed that otter attacks reported between 1875 and 2010 occurred most often in Florida, where human and otter populations have substantially increased since 2000, with the majority involving the North American otter. At least 42 instances of attack were found, including one resulting in ...
North American river otters cavort in an underwater ballet at the N.C. Zoo. Although the temperatures statewide have begun to cool with the onset of autumn and the upcoming winter season, the ...
The Edward Mardigian Sr. River Otter Habitat provides a habitat for North American river otters and features a 9,000-gallon pool with a waterfall and waterslide. The pool is enclosed on one side by a glass wall, on the other side of which is an observation building.
Thanks to these efforts, North American River Otters are once again found throughout most of Missouri. This graceful creature can be found exploring local streams and rivers including Silver and ...
The river otter is one of North America's native animals. They have an average lifespan of 8 to 9 years, with a body length ranging from 56–80 cm (22–32 inch) head to body and weigh 5–13 kg (11–30 pounds). [15] The river otter's habitat is in water and on land.
On Tuesday, Feb. 7, Zinnia, a 5-year-old North American river otter that arrived at Zoo Miami in April 2019, from her birthplace, the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Rhode Island, gave birth.