Wild in Pennsylvania River Otter By Sarah Zamichieli
Introduction Have you ever wondered what a River Otter is or how it protects itself? In this presentation you can find out the answers and much more!
What is a River Otter? A River Otter is a mammal. Some people like to say it is a mustelid.
Where do River Otters live? River Otters live in rivers. They live in mushy gushy marshes. They even live in ponds!
What does a River Otter look like? River Otters have small flat heads. They have long thick necks. They even have thick tails.
What are behaviors of a River Otter? They can spend 3-4 minutes underwater! River Otters are nocturnal. The female River Otter can have 2-3 baby cub pups at a time.
What do River Otters eat and how do they hunt? River Otters eat crustaceans. River Otters eat mammals. They even eat snakes!
What predators do River Otters have and how do they protect themselves? River Otters protect themselves by having webbed feet. They have a bald eagle as a predator. They also have a coyote as a predator!
What are some interesting facts about a River Otter? The are endangered because of over hunting. They can way 44-88 lbs! River Otters can be 3-4 inches long.
Conclusion A river Otter is a very Interesting animal. In this presentation you probably learned a lot.