North Louisiana Wildlife
River otter den openings at the bank of river overflow

Did you know that river otters spend more time on land than in water?

River Otters
at
a Glance

River otter den openings at the bank of river overflow

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 otter den openings at the bank of river overflow

River otters lie on their backs and juggle rocks close to their bodies.

River otter den openings at the bank of river overflow

River otters defecate on land.

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