The river otter (Lontra Canadensis) is at home in Canada, Alaska, and north-western and eastern USA. However, they have been reintroduced to other regions of the continent after overhunting decimated their populations. Because of this reintroduction, and through various other protective measures, they have been increasing steadily in numbers. They thrive in any water habitat; ponds, marshes, lakes, rivers, and estuaries, as long as there is food to support them.
River otters eat a wide variety of aquatic foods, such as fish, crayfish, crabs, frogs, birds’ eggs, birds and reptiles such as turtles.
River otters also love to play. They partake in burrowing, chasing, water play, and sliding on ice or mud. These play sessions help young develop hunting techniques and also strengthen social bonds.
These otters were photographed on a trip to Telegraph Cove on BC’s Vancouver Island.
Information in this post was obtained from The National Wildlife Federation
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