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River Otter
Lontra canadensis
43.8565, -110.551
Field Notes
Description:
River otters are from 3 to 4 feet (0.9-1.3 meters) long and weigh about 44-82 pounds (20-37 kg). The tail is 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30-45 cm) long. Webbed feet help the otter swim. These sleek mammals have short legs and semi-retractible claws. Both the ears and the nostrils close when the animal is under water.
Habitat:
The river otter, a member of the weasel family, is equally versatile in the water and on land.
Notes:
Photographed from kayak.
Reference Links:
North American river otter
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PublishedNovember 25, 2011
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