River Otter

The River Otter is an aquatic mammal that lives in and around inland waterways. Weighing up to 30 pounds, the River Otter can grow to be five feet long. It has dark brown fur that appears black when wet. The River Otter is easy to identify with its gray whiskers, long thick tail, and dark sleek coat.

The River Otter is a nocturnal hunter that uses its amazing swimming skills to catch a variety of prey. Its diet consists of fish, small mammals, birds, insects, and crayfish. The River Otter usually stays in water, but is sometimes observed traveling long distances on land. On land it can run faster than a human can. In the water, the River Otter can swim up to seven miles per hour.