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Northern River Otter

Lutra canadensis

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28.5383, -81.3792

Field Notes

Habitat:

Rivers, streams, lakes, marshes, ponds, inland waterways from Mexico north to Alaksa.

Notes:

After searching for otters for months, I got very lucky one afternoon as I was packing my equipment to leave. I was able to watch a family of three play and catch lunch. I still can't believe my luck in getting the shot of the male otter holding the tree with one paw, his fish against the tree, staring right at me sticking out his tongue.

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Comments (45)
HazelMarley
Never seen an otter before... Thanks for sharing!
UmapornSarasat
Sooo cute..thank for sharing such a beautiful creatures.
Ursula
Haha! What a poser! :) Nice spotting!
DarleneKBoggs
Great shots! I love otters & have got to watch families of them each of the last two summers while on vacation in different locations. Unfortunately, they weren't close enough to get good pictures.
LarsKorb
congratulations for the Spotting of the Day
BrandonBlount
Congratulations on the spotting of the day!!!!! Very awesome series, and amazing capture with the tongue out!!!
peter
Spotting of the Day! "Northern river otters are known for their sense of play — wrestling, chasing other otters, diving for rocks and clamshells, toying with live prey and occasionally, sliding." http://facebook.com/projectnoah/posts/136469046452603 http://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/126127675134840832
TrishPeake
wonderful shots... He is enjoying your attention! yeh!!
Ashish
Yes... Great spotting... nice time shots..!!
flybeasley
What a cool photo. The shot says it all!!!
Dangermouse
That first shot is great! Otters are such characters and it was great you were able to get this picture! Brilliant! :)
HemaShah
That is why this is one of my favourites!!
galewhale..Gale
Wonderful photo of wonderful animal... they seem to enjoy life.... they are good teachers. Isn't that the way it is? Just as you are packing up something great happens.

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedApril 27, 2011

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