Otters are carnivorous mammals in the subfamily Lutrinae. The 13 extant otter species are all semiaquatic, aquatic, or marine. Lutrinae is a branch of the Mustelidae family, which includes …

2025年3月19日 · otter, (subfamily Lutrinae), any of 13 species of semiaquatic mammals that belong to the weasel family and are noted for their playful behaviour. The otter has a lithe and …

2024年5月31日 · Charismatic otters are the largest members of the weasel family. Unlike other weasels, otters are semi-aquatic. Their sleek bodies range in size from two to nearly six feet …

There are 13 species in total, ranging from the small-clawed otter to the giant otter. Though most live in freshwater rivers, lakes, and wetlands, the sea otter and the smaller marine otter...

2025年2月10日 · An otter refers to a semiaquatic carnivorous mammal of the subfamily Lutrinae under Mustelidae, a family that also includes weasels, badgers, minks, stoats, wolverines, and …

2025年3月26日 · Why an Otter Is Considered One of the Nicest Animal in the World. Otters are adored not only for their cuteness but also for their highly social behavior, which showcases …

Otters are semi-aquatic mammals found in most of the world, including South and North America, Southeast Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa, except Antarctica and Australia. Eurasian otters are …

Otters are mammals that have adapted to a life close to the water. They are the only member of their family, Mustelidae, to spend extended periods in or under water. Other members of their …

2024年6月30日 · Otters are aquatic mammals that not only live in rivers, but in the ocean as well. They’re believed to be one of the most intelligent species on the planet, as they can even build …

2025年3月19日 · Nearly all species of otters face increasing threats as urbanization and logging continue. North American river otters (L. canadensis) are still taken as part of the commercial …