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North American river otter (Lontra canadensis), Nez Perce National Historical Park, 2016.

North American river otter (Lontra canadensis), Nez Perce National His...

This semiaquatic mammal is endemic to the North American continent and found along waterways and coasts. Probably not surprisingly, river otters build their dens near water and prefer to prey upon fish.

River Otter Sits on Bank - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

River Otter Sits on Bank - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

An otter lays on the muddy bank of the Cuyahoga River. River otters have long tails that are slightly flattened horizontally. Notice the otter’s wide nose and face full of white whiskers.

River Otter with Pups - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

River Otter with Pups - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

A river otter tries to lay low in her holt with her pups. A typical litter size for river otters is one to three pups. The pups will stay with their mother for about a year.

North American river otter (Lontra canadensis), Nez Perce National Historical Park, 2016.

North American river otter (Lontra canadensis), Nez Perce National His...

This semiaquatic mammal is endemic to the North American continent and found along waterways and coasts. Probably not surprisingly, river otters build their dens near water and prefer to prey upon fish.

North American river otter (Lontra canadensis), Nez Perce National Historical Park, 2016.

North American river otter (Lontra canadensis), Nez Perce National His...

This semiaquatic mammal is endemic to the North American continent and found along waterways and coasts. Probably not surprisingly, river otters build their dens near water and prefer to prey upon fish.