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Lontra canadensis
The North American River Otter is the only river otter found north of Mexico. Its luscious pelt, which is waterproof and allows the river otter to regulate its temperature, was also a staple of the French fur trade in the 1700-1800s, has drawn hunters for hundreds of years. The color of its fur ranges from grey and white to brown and black. http://www.defenders.org/north-american-...
Wetlands
Found this pair eating a feast of Greater Sirens (Siren lacertina)
Spotted on Sep 3, 2014
Submitted on Sep 5, 2014
6 Comments
Thanks Neil. Yes they are awsome. This one got a little upset with me getting too close.
A wonderful spotting, James. Otter's are awesome!! Great photos and info.
Thanks Ashley. I was tickled myself
Awesome James, I've always wanted to see an otter!
I was enthralled. Only when one of the Otters "spotted" me and came towards me snarling, did I decide to move on!
I am sure this must have been a very exciting spotting for you, James! Wonderful sighting! :-)