Otters

SUMMIT 1B
 Otters are animals that live in water and
on land.

They are related to weasels, badgers,

mink, and wolverines.

They have long bodies, short legs,

What are otters? webbed feet, and long tails.

They have very soft and thick fur that

keeps them warm and dry.
 Otters live in groups called families,
lodges, or rafts.
How do otters live They like to play with each other and with
and play? objects like rocks, shells, or seaweed.

They sleep on land or in the water,

sometimes holding hands with other
otters.

They make noises like chirps, whistles,

growls, or barks to communicate.
 1. Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra)

2. African Clawless Otter (Aonyx capensis)

3. Asian Small-clawed Otter (Aonyx cinereus)

4. Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris)

5. Marine Otter (Lontra felina)

6. Neotropical Otter (Lontra longicaudis)

7. Spotted-necked Otter (Lutra maculicollis)

Otter species
8. Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis)

9. North American river otter (Lutra canadensis)

10. Southern river otter (Lutra provocax)

11. Smooth / Smooth-coated otter (Lutra perspicillata)

12. Hairy-nosed otter (Lutra sumatrana).

13. Congo Clawless Otter (Aonyx congicus)

 The most widely distributed otter species,
found across Europe, Asia, and Africa.

It lives in rivers, swamps, marshlands,

Eurasian otter lakes, streams, and coastal areas.

It has brown fur with a gray tint and a

lighter belly.

It mainly feeds on fish, but also eats small

mammals, birds, crustaceans, and aquatic
insects.
 The largest otter species in the world,
reaching up to 6 feet in length. It lives in

Giant otter South America and has a distinctive white

patch on its throat.

It inhabits rivers, lakes, and wetlands in the

Amazon basin and the Pantanal.

It has dark brown fur with a velvety texture

and a flattened tail.

It hunts for fish, crabs, turtles, snakes, and

caimans in groups of up to 20 individuals.
 The heaviest otter species in the world, weighing
up to 99 pounds. It lives in the Pacific Ocean and
has a very thick fur that keeps it warm without
blubber. It also uses rocks to open shellfish while
floating on its back. It is found along the coasts
of Alaska, Canada, Russia, Japan, and California.
It has brown or reddish fur that is lighter on the
Sea otter head and chest. It has a round head and a short
tail. It feeds on clams, mussels, crabs, sea
urchins, abalone, and other marine invertebrates.
It can dive up to 330 feet deep to find its food.
 One of the rarest otter species on Earth,
found in Southeast Asia.

It has short hairs on the tip of its snout.

It lives in coastal areas or by large inland

rivers.
Hairy-nosed otter It has short brown fur that is lighter on the
belly. It also has a white chin and beard.
It hunts for fish, crustaceans, mollusks,
and water snakes during the day.
 Otters are sometimes hunted by people
for their fur or killed by fishermen for
eating their fish.

Otters are also harmed by pollution,

What are some pesticides, and loss of their habitat.
dangers to Some kinds of otters are very rare and

otters? may disappear soon.

We can help otters by protecting their

environment and not buying products
made from their fur.
 Otters are amazing animals that have
adapted to different aquatic environments
around the world. They have unique
features and behaviors that help them
survive and thrive in their habitats. They

Conclusion: are also intelligent and playful creatures

that show curiosity and creativity in their
interactions with each other and their
surroundings. Otters are important
members of their ecosystems and
deserve our respect and protection.