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Predators
North American river otter
North American river otter · Lontra canadensis
The North American river otter glides elegantly through clear rivers and surprises you with playful acrobatics along the banks and gentle sounds.
Fact file
- Size
- Length 1 to 1.3 metres, weight usually between 7 and 14 kilograms
- Males and females
- Males are slightly heavier and larger than females
- Sounds
- Gentle whistles, chuckling and high-pitched squeaks, and a rasping call when threatened
- Diet
- Mainly fish, plus crabs, amphibians and occasionally small mammals
- Offspring
- 1 to 6 young are born once a year after about 2 months of gestation
How to identify North American river otter
The North American river otter has glossy, dense fur that is dark brown on the back and a lighter grey to silver on the throat and chest. The head is round with short ears, striking long whiskers and powerful jaws.
With its elongated, muscular body, strong, slightly flattened tail and webbed toes, the river otter looks streamlined. Adults reach a length of 1 to 1.3 metres and weigh 7 to 14 kilograms.
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