Let’s learn some North American river otter facts on this #WorldOtterDay! 🦦 North American river otters live and thrive in a variety of climates! They are found as north as Canada and as south as Mexico. 🦦 River otters can hold their breath for up to eight minutes! 🦦 This species can grow up to four feet long, with their tail making up about a third of their total length. 🦦 Celebrate World Otter Day with Walle, Boomer, and Opie today at CMA! | Clearwater Marine Aquarium

This dog lost a leg due to cancer. But even while going through his own battle, he saved a life – rescuing a baby otter from a river. | The Uplift

8.2K views · 512 reactions | 簾 North American river otters are considered a keystone species, which means other species in the same habitat largely depend on the existence of river otters. They are a top predator and their presence also reflects the health of the ecosystem around them. Find river otters, and you will find healthy streams and rivers.  See them at American Trail! | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute | Facebook

Did you know a river otter can stay underwater for as long as eight minutes? 🦦 River otters communicate with whistles, yelps, growls, and screams, as well as touch and body posture. They can grow three to four feet (0.9 to 1.2 meters) long including their tail and weigh between 11 and 30 pounds (5 to 14 kilograms). Their long, strong tail helps propel the otter through the water at quick speeds. On land a river otter can run at speeds of up to 15 miles (24 kilometers) an hour—they can slide eve

New Orleans, Louisiana – October 2, 2025. Dramatic footage has surfaced showing a river otter coming to the aid of a stranded puppy during a catastrophic flood in a coastal neighborhood. The cream-colored pup was trapped on a partially submerged roof when the otter swam close and offered its back as a raft. After a tense moment, the puppy jumped onto the otter, who skillfully navigated the dangerous current to a safe garage nearby. This incredible rescue has since gone viral, highlighting the su