River Otter photo 1

River Otter

Lontra canadensis

Least Concern
United StatesCanada

Gallery

River Otter photo 2
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Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
66 - 107 cm
Weight
5 - 14 kg
Diet
Carnivorous, eating a variety of fish, crustaceans, and insects

Habitat

RiversLakesCoastal areasWetlands

Behavior

  • Semiaquatic mammal, spending most of its time in the water
  • Carnivorous, eating a variety of fish, crustaceans, and insects
  • Known for its playful and curious nature