The North American river otter is a sleek mammal with brown fur, webbed feet, and a strong tail that helps it swim smoothly. It’s playful and curious, often seen sliding or wrestling with others. Otters eat fish, frogs, and crayfish, using their whiskers to find prey underwater. They’re excellent swimmers and can hold their breath for several minutes while hunting.
The North American River Otter lives in ponds and lakes in wooded areas, rivers, marshes, estuaries, and along marine coasts.
The North American river otter is not endangered and is listed as “Least Concern” by the IUCN. Its population once declined due to trapping, habitat loss, and pollution. Thanks to conservation efforts, it has recovered in many areas. However, it still faces threats from habitat destruction and water pollution.
I had picked North American river otter for this web page because it’s playful, smart, and fun to watch and when watching vidoes on TicTok of River otters playing around.