Type: animal

Habitat description: River otters can be found in streams, lakes, reservoirs, wetlands and along marine coasts in all states and territories of the United States and Canada.River otters live in all types of habitats. The only consistency with these habitats is accessible high quality water and an abundant food supply. A river otter will only settle in a location with sufficient coverage, usually vegetation or physical structures, such as rock piles.

Natural History Info: River otters can stay underwater for up to eight minutes and can close their ears and nostrils to keep water out. They can also dive to a depth of 60 feet!

What do you find interesting about this image? What drew your attention to this image?: River otters are very playful animals and can very often be seen playing games. I liked this picture because I thought it captured their playfulness, and I also think they are very cute.