River Otters
River
otters
are
also
called
freshwater
otters.
There
are
11
different
species
of
river
otters.
They
are
smart
and
playful
animals.
River
otters
have
long
bodies
and
tails.
Their
fur
is
brown.
It
is
thick
and
waterproof.
Otters
spend
a
lot
of
time
grooming
to
keep
their
fur
clean.
They
have
webbed
feet.
River
otters
live
both
on
land
and
in
freshwater.
Usually,
they
stay
in
dens.
Sometimes
they
use
beaver
homes
as
their
own.
River
otters
are
meat
eaters.
They
often
eat
animals
such
as
fish
or
crabs.
River
otters
also
eat
crayfish,
mussels,
and
frogs.
Baby
otters
are
born
in
dens.
They
are
called
pups.
A
pup
stays
with
its
mother
for
approximately
one
year.
River
otters
live
eight
to
nine
years.
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River Otter Classification: Mammal
Diet: Carnivore
Endangered Status: Least Concern to Endangered, depending on the species -
Average Length – Smallest An Asian small-clawed otter is shorter than an acoustic guitar. -
Average Length – Largest A giant otter is longer than a love seat.
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