Otter, River

OTTER, RIVER (Lutra canadensis), is common in BC and most abundant on the coast in bays and inland waters. It is not considered a marine mammal because it is also found in LAKES, RIVERS and marshes. Unlike the SEA OTTER, it makes its home on land, where it builds a nest and nurtures its young. The river otter has a slender body up to 1.5 m long, with a long, tapered tail; it weighs up to 13.6 kg. It has a broad, flat head and a longer neck than a sea otter. The river otter uses a unique shrill...

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