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A medium-sized otter, the southern river otter's body can grow up to 70 cm (28 in) long, with the tail adding about 40 cm (16 in). Body weight averages about 5–10 kg (11–22 lb). Its fur is dark brown on the upper parts and a lighter cinnamon color or can be almost white on the underside.
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 ...
View history; Tools. Tools. move to sidebar hide. Actions ... North American river otter Lontra canadensis (, ) ... Southern river otter Lontra provocax (Thomas, 1908
Mink and river otters live along rivers, streams, lakes, marshes, water impoundments and other areas. Both species are capable of long distance travel, foraging, and dispersal; but river otters ...
There are only around 3,000 Southern sea otters today, living off the California coast. Sea otters are on the endangered species list and are protected under the Endangered Species Act.
Playful South Carolina river otters love to slide, eat and make a mess. They may also be a threat to pets and even young family members. Cute, playful & a potential threat.
Otters have been hunted for their pelts from at least the 1700s, although it may have begun well before then. Early hunting methods included darts, arrows, nets and snares but later, traps were set on land and guns used. There has been a long history of otter pelts being worn around the world.
Southern river otter. L. provocax (Thomas, 1908) Southern Chile and Argentina: Size: 57–70 cm (22–28 in) long, plus 35–46 cm (14–18 in) tail [57] Habitat: Inland wetlands, coastal marine, neritic marine, and intertidal marine [58] Diet: Primarily eats fish and crustaceans [58] EN Unknown [58] Neotropical otter. L. longicaudis (Olfers, 1818)