North American River Otter

Lontra canadensis

NATURAL HABITAT
The North American river otter lives in lakes, rivers, wetlands, coastal shorelines, marshes and estuaries.

DIET
IN THE WILD – Fish, frogs, insects, crustaceans and small mammals
IN THE ZOO – Fish, meat and carrots

FASCINATING FACTS

• Members of the weasel family
• Have waterproof fur that protects their skin and keeps it warm and dry
• Can dive to a depth of 60 feet
• Enjoy sliding down muddy hills, bouncing objects
  in their paws, playing tag and wrestling