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North American river otter

Lontra canadensis
Mammalia · Carnivora · Mustelidae
Fig. 1. North American river otter
Fig. 2. Range
North AmericaSouth AmericaEuropeAfricaAsiaAustraliaAntarcticarange, sketched
Length or heightBody length about 66-107 cm
WeightAbout 5-14 kg
FoodFish, crayfish
LifespanAbout 10-15 years
SocietyFamily groups
Habitatfreshwater, wetland
RangeNorth America
Wild or tameWild

Common in Florida's rivers and springs.

Observe: Watch it slide and play.

Modern data

Status today

LCLeast concern status to verify
ConservationLeast concern.
Keeper's noteDaily checks of appetite, movement and behavior; enrichment that changes from day to day.
Kingdom · phylumAnimalia · Chordata
GenusLontra

Check the record: IUCN Red List · GBIF · ITIS

See it elsewhere in the museum

For classes

Lessons: The Mammal Hall: Watch one mammalPreviewThe Vivarium: Measure the habitatPreviewEcosystems: A Web from the WallPreview

Drawer: Zoo: The Americas

Quiz: The Americas quiz · 5 questions

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Neal Herbert · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Eric Polk · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Paul Prior · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
LJ Moore-McClelland · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
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