Northern River Otter

Sleek, long-bodied mammal has a glossy, gray-brown coat, thick tail and webbed hind feet.

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Common Name

Northern River Otter

Comments

Hunts on land and in fresh and saltwater where it feeds on fishes, amphibians, crustaceans and small mammals. Fond of play, they often make slides along riverbanks in mud or snow.

Scientific Name

Lontra canadensis

Habitat

Lakes and rivers

Size

To 52 in. (1.3 m)