River Otters in North Louisiana
Did you know that river otters spend more time on land than in water?
River Otters
at
a Glance
Key Features:
River otters are semi-aquatic mammals with thick dark brown fur, golden cheeks, short legs, and whiskers.
Least Concern - Population Stable
Habitat:
Lakes, marshes, rivers, and wetlands
nesting habits:
River otters give birth to two or three pups in summer.
seasons river otters are active in our area:
All year
Diet:
Crawfish, fish, frogs, turtles, birds, beavers, muskrats, and rabbits
hunting Behavior:
River otters forage in water
Commonly Confused With:
Unique in North Louisiana. Here are two cool facts.
River otters lie on their backs and juggle rocks close to their bodies.
River otters defecate on land.