North American River Otter
Lontra canadensis
- Habitat
- Rivers, lakes, marshes and coastal waters with accessible food and sheltered den sites.
- Diet
- Mostly aquatic prey, including fish, crayfish and amphibians.
- Identification clues
- A streamlined brown mammal with short legs, webbed feet and a thick, tapering tail.
- Did you know?
- Its whiskers help it locate prey in dark water.
Identification practice
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