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Wild in Pennsylvania River Otter. By Sarah Zamichieli. I n t r o d u c t i o n. Have you ever wondered what a River Otter is or how it protects itself? In this presentation you can find out the answers and much more!. What is a River Otter?. A River Otter is a mammal.
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Wild in PennsylvaniaRiver Otter By Sarah Zamichieli
Introduction • Have you ever wondered what a River Otter is or how it protects itself? In this presentation you can find out the answers and much more!
What is a River Otter? • A River Otter is a mammal. • Some people like to say it is a mustelid.
Where do River Otters live? • River Otters live in rivers. • They live in mushy gushy marshes. • They even live in ponds!
What does a River Otter look like? • River Otters have small flat heads. • They have long thick necks. • They even have thick tails.
What are behaviors of a River Otter? • They can spend 3-4 minutes underwater! • River Otters are nocturnal. • The female River Otter can have 2-3 baby cub pups at a time.
What do River Otters eat and how do they hunt? • River Otters eat crustaceans. • River Otters eat mammals. • They even eat snakes!
What predators do River Otters have and how do they protect themselves? • River Otters protect themselves by having webbed feet. • They have a bald eagle as a predator. • They also have a coyote as a predator!
What are some interesting facts about a River Otter? • The are endangered because of over hunting. • They can way 44-88 lbs! • River Otters can be 3-4 inches long.
Conclusion • A river Otter is a very Interesting animal. In this presentation you probably learned a lot.