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River Otter Skull

Lontra canadensis

Photo by beaker98
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41.4727, -90.2475

Field Notes

Habitat:

Canal/deciduous habitat

Notes:

I've only seen two river otters in the wild, so I was rather disappointed to find this skull along side the trail. Sorry I did not get more angles, as it started to rain not long after I found it.

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Comments (3)
Rosa Maria
I see. That is interesting and it definitely makes sense. Thanks!
beaker98
Thanks for commenting Rosa Maria! Yes it was just the skull, but that is not unusual in this area. I find many animal skulls by themselves, as the coyotes drag pieces all over. Other scavengers such as opossums and raccoons could be the culprits as well.
Rosa Maria
Wow! That's interesting and just a skull? That's a little odd to not find the body. Hopefully luck will turn around and you will see some live ones. :)

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Identifying Animals Through Osteology
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PublishedMay 26, 2014

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