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Although this species is native throughout the United States, many people may never see a North American River otter. In the same family as ferrets, weasels, and badgers, these animals are capable of living in almost any freshwater aquatic habitat. Their diets are mainly composed of fish but can eat amphibians and crustaceans.
Although this species is native throughout the United States, many people may never see a North American River otter. In the same family as ferrets, weasels, and badgers, these animals are capable of living in almost any freshwater aquatic habitat. Their diets are mainly composed of fish but can eat amphibians and crustaceans.
Overhunting, pollution, and general habitat loss have affected the population of North American River Otters. The Clean Water and Air Act have helped the environments these animals live in recover, and protecting lands for state and national parks has helped bring the population of River Otters back.
Overhunting, pollution, and general habitat loss have affected the population of North American River Otters. The Clean Water and Air Act have helped the environments these animals live in recover, and protecting lands for state and national parks has helped bring the population of River Otters back.
North American River otters have only been seen on one camera, the Main Road Cut. The most we have seen at one time was three otters in one shot! Otters play an essential role in Fort De Soto’s ecosystem, so please keep your distance if you see one and observe from a distance!
North American River otters have only been seen on one camera, the Main Road Cut. The most we have seen at one time was three otters in one shot! Otters play an essential role in Fort De Soto’s ecosystem, so please keep your distance if you see one and observe from a distance!
Like most animals, the North American River Otter's range has slowly decreased as more human development occurs. This species is listed as Least Concern on the ICUN Red List and has many protections from the United States Government.
Like most animals, the North American River Otter's range has slowly decreased as more human development occurs. This species is listed as Least Concern on the ICUN Red List and has many protections from the United States Government.
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