North American River Otter | NC Wildlife - North Carolina …
WEBThe American river otter is a graceful and beautiful addition to many North Carolina rivers. Sighting one can be an exciting occasion for boaters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts because of the creature’s secretive nature and relative rarity in some waters.
Otters are thriving. That's great for all of us. - North Carolina ...
WEBAug 27, 2020 · Studies show North Carolina’s river otters are thriving, and that’s good news for all of us. The otters play a seminal role in determining the health of a river system. N.C. State University researchers tested hundreds of river otters throughout the state for diseases and metal accumulation.
WEBRiver otters are abundant throughout North Carolina and can be harvested during the regulated trapping season. River otters are considered an important furbearer species; their pelts are highly valued. River otters are important predators; they can reduce undesirable fish populations that compete for food with cold-water game fish.
North American river otter - Wikipedia
WEBThe North American river otter (Lontra canadensis), also known as the northern river otter and river otter, is a semiaquatic mammal that lives only on the North American continent throughout most of Canada, along the coasts of the United States and its inland waterways .
North American River Otter - North Carolina Zoo
WEBDid you know river otters can dive to 60 feet? Learn more about North American river otters.
Mammals of North Carolina - auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov
WEBOtters formerly were found primarily in the Coastal Plain, where they can be fairly common to locally common around estuaries, lower portions of rivers, large creeks, and canals -- in the Tiedwater area and eastern Coastal Plain.
American River Otter - WNC Nature Center
WEBAmerican River Otter. Lontra canadensis. Appearance: From their webbed feet to their rudder-like tails and extra eyelids that act as goggles, river otters are well-adapted for a life in the water. Typical adults have long, muscular bodies measuring three to four feet long; about a third of that length is their tails.
River otter : North Carolina wildlife profiles
WEBCharacterized by an elongated body with short sturdy legs, the otter is much larger than other mustelids and is adapted for a more aquatic habitat. It has a sleek body with a short blunt snout, a thick neck, and a thick tail that is flattened on the top and tapers to a point.
Studies Show North Carolina's River Otters Are Thriving, And …
WEBSep 4, 2020 · The researchers found that most element concentrations in North Carolina river otters remained stable or increased with otter age. They detected higher levels of mercury and selenium in...
Two North American River Otters | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
WEBJan 25, 2023 · North American river otters (Lontra canadensis) are playful creatures, swimming around and over and under each other and sometimes even hitching a ride. Otters can be found all across North Carolina. But there was a time in the 1800's and early 1900's that fur trappers had just about wiped out otters.