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By: Marcus. River Otter. River Otter Description. Length- 4’ including the tail which is 18” long Weight- 20-30 lbs Coloring – The back and sides are dark brown to black and the underside, throat and cheeks are grey to white S pecial features- The tail which is 18” long.
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By: Marcus River Otter
River Otter Description • Length- 4’ including the tail which is 18” long • Weight- 20-30 lbs • Coloring – The back and sides are dark brown to black and the underside, throat and cheeks are grey to white • Special features- The tail which is 18” long
River Otter and their young • Gestation period- 63-65 days • RiverOtteris born live • Number of offspring- 2 or 3 • Offspring is called- Pups
River Otter is a • Carnivore • Mammal • Warm blooded
River Otter HabitatDistributionMap • Biome- Wetland • Rainfall- less than 6” • Elevation-2,500-4,999 • Plants in the biome • Cattail • Horsetail • Other animals in the biome • Beaver • Catfish
River Otter Adaptations • A River Otter is adapted for getting food by swimming to the bottom of the river, grabbing an oyster and cracking it open on a rock on it’s stomach. • A River Otter is adapted for protecting itself from other animals by swimming swiftly away. They have webbing between their toes. • A River Otter maintains its body temperature by using its fur to keep warm.
Interesting Facts • The River Otter uses it’s belly as a dinner plate.