Habitat
What type of water do river otters live in
Freshwater
Do river otters hibernate
No
English settlers
What do river otters have that sea otters don't
Webbed feet and sharper teeth
What do river otters eat
fish, small birds, and shellfish
Where do they build their dens
On river banks
Are river otters nocturnal or diurnal most of the time
They are nocturnal most of the year
What caused river otter populations to drop in the 1900's
Trapping, drainage of wetlands, and pollution in their habitats
Why do river otters have sensitive whiskers
so they can hunt in murky water
what are river otter's preditors
Eagles, hawks, wolfs, and cyotes
What bodies of water can river otters live in
Lakes, rivers, swamps, and ponds
How long do river otters stay in a family
About 6 months
In 1990, what did they do to increase the population
They released otters into the enviroments
What is special about their fur
Its waterproof
Is a river otter a producer, consumer, or apex preditor