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American
River Otter
Lutra canadensis
Ranging over much of North America, the river otter survives
anywhere with access to abundant prey and clean water. Except
for mothers with young, the river otter lives alone. It dens
in a riverbank burrow, under a rock pile, in a thicket or even
in another animal’s home such as a beaver’s lodge.
Fact File
Length: 3.2 to 3.9 ft
Weight: 11 to 33 lbs
Lifespan: 10 to 15 yrs
Habitat: Freshwater rivers, streams, lakes,
ponds,
marshes, swamps, and coastal waters
Prey: Fish, crayfish, ducklings, turtles and
other
small animals
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