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Lontra canadensis
Small, long and slim mammal swims very well in the cold water. I didn't stay long because I could hear it panting or warning me that I was too close. It would disappear underwater for extended periods. I've seen Otters in several areas that I've discovered or hiked/birded. My favorite was watching three playing and having fun, until they spotted me. Delightful!
Rivers, lakes, waterways and coasts. They live in burrows, in water and land. They eat fish, crayfish, mice, squirrels, birds, eggs and insects to name a few. Otters are also prone to predation from birds of prey, coyotes, bobcats, and alligators.
They are known to be very playful. I only saw one in the river, but I am sure I heard at least two.
Spotted on Nov 21, 2017
Submitted on Nov 22, 2017
13 Comments
Thank you. I appreciate it!
Great spotting! Congrats.
Thank you very much
A wonderful SOTW. Congratulations, Robert.
Thank you!!
Very good photo and Robert,congrats on the well deserved Sotw and thanks for sharing
Good SOTW Robert. Congratulations.
Congratulations, Robert ...
Congrats Robert on SOTW! I've been trying to get a good pic of an otter - not successful yet - elusive creatures. Great job!
Congratulations Robert! Great spotting!
Thank you very much!!
Congratulations Robert, this lovely shot and vivid description have earned you a Spotting of the Week!
"A North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis) takes a swim in our Spotting of the Week! Renowned for their playfulness, North American river otters are found both along waterways and coasts. Habitat loss has significantly reduced the range of this species. River otters are also highly sensitive to pollution, a likely factor to their continuing decline. Project Noah's rangers team appreciated the flowing aspect of this shot, and the nice personal touch our member Robert Emond put in describing his encounter: "I didn't stay long because I could hear it panting or warning me that I was too close. It would disappear underwater for extended periods. I've seen otters in several areas that I've discovered or hiked/birded. My favorite was watching three playing and having fun, until they spotted me. Delightful!"
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