The North American river otter (Lontra canadensis), also known as the northern river otter and river otter, is a semiaquatic mammal that lives only on the North American continent throughout most of Canada, along the coasts of the United States and its inland waterways.

The North American river otter occurs in much of Canada and the United States, except for portions of the Southwest, and in Mexico in the Rio Grande and Colorado River delta areas.

The North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) is a semiaquatic mammal that lives along its waterways and coasts. It is the only river otter that is found north of Mexico. These animals live in burrows and like most predators, prey upon the most readily accessible species. They suffer greatly from habitat loss and are often captured for ...

River otters are found all throughout North America, inhabiting inland waterways and coastal areas, but are now rarely found in Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, and West Virginia.

The American river otter is a graceful and beautiful addition to many North Carolina rivers. Sighting one can be an exciting occasion for boaters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts because of the creature’s secretive nature and relative rarity in some waters.

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 …

As of 2020, the North American River Otter is trapped for their fur across 52 states/provinces in the US and Canada. Many thousands of otters are killed each year for fur and, after their severe decline, otter populations were restored into 21 American states and one Canadian province.

The enchanting North American river otter, a species revered for its playful demeanor and aquatic prowess, graces the vast expanse of North America with its presence. Its habitat spans across a diverse range, embracing both inland waterways and coastal regions.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) continues to protect habitat across Canada where river otters live. One example is NCC’s Cherry Meadows property, near Kimberly, BC. Located in the Rocky Mountain Trench, this area features extensive wetlands — perfect habitat for …

2020年10月29日 · The North American river otter (Lontra canadensis), also called the Canadian otter, is the most abundant species of otter. They are found throughout most of North America – from the Rio Grande in Northern Mexico to Canada and Alaska.