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North American River Otter

Lontra canadensis

Photo by audubonchic
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Field Notes

Description:

Carnivorous, playful mammal that can be found throughout parts of the Northeast and Midwest. I saw this pup bounding across Cullowhee Mountain Road and was astounded by such a sighting!

Habitat:

Forests, rivers, lakes, swamps and estuaries.

Notes:

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/n/north-american-rive…

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