North American river otter - Smithsonian's National Zoo
North American river otters, also called Canadian otters, have long, muscular, streamlined bodies with short legs and fully webbed feet bearing non-retractable claws. Their small heads widen to long necks and shoulders, and they have flattened, well-muscled tails.
Otter - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
Otter. CLASS: Mammalia (Mammals) ORDER: Carnivora. FAMILY: Mustelidae. GENERA: 6. SPECIES: 13. ABOUT. Otters are the only serious swimmers in the weasel family. They spend most of their lives in the water, and they are made for it! Their sleek, streamlined bodies are perfect for diving and swimming.
River otter - Oregon Zoo
River otters are quick and agile, swimming up to 7 miles an hour by paddling with their webbed hind feet and using their long, tapering tails. Their average dives last from 1-2 minutes, but during extreme dives they can stay underwater for 4-6 minutes.
North American River Otter | Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
The playful North American river otter is the most abundant otter species, but it wasn’t always that way. Water pollution, uncontrolled trapping, and severe habitat loss resulted in regional extirpation (elimination) throughout the Midwest and eastern United States.
North American River Otter - The Maryland Zoo
River otters are made for sliding and gliding through water. They have short legs, muscular and streamlined bodies, small heads and long, powerful tails. They can seal their nostrils shut while underwater and can hold their breath for up to eight minutes!
North American River Otter - North Carolina Zoo
North American River Otter. Scientific Name: Lontra canadensis. Gestation Period: 60 days. Habitats: Aquatic (freshwater) Height: 8 in. Length: 3.33 ft. Life Span: 9 yrs. Number of Young: 2-4. Weight: 20 lb. About:
Asian small-clawed otter - Smithsonian's National Zoo
Asian small-clawed otters are the smallest of all 13 otter species and are native to Asia. Well adapted to life in the water, these social, intelligent animals spend a majority of their time on land.
Featured Animals - North American River Otter - CMZoo
Nov 21, 2023 · Featured Animals – North American River Otter. Discover “everything otter” around the Zoo below; from news to adoptions, births, conservation programs, your own encounter options, animal experiences, shows, events and more.
Otter Experience - Palm Beach Zoo
Our North American river otters are some of the most charismatic charmers at Palm Beach Zoo. Take part in a noncontact (for the animal’s safety and wellbeing) but close encounter with these amazing animals during multifaceted training simulations starring YOU.
North American River Otter - Detroit Zoo
North American River Otter. (Lontra canadensis) The Detroit Zoo is home to two North American river otters. Kalee came to the Zoo in 2018 after she was rescued by hikers who found her injured in Alaska. Gus joined the group in May 2021. On Habitat. See Schedule.
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