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North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis) Arizona is not all cactus and desert. We do have otters locally along the rivers. Geotagged,Lontra canadensis,North American river otter,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis)

Arizona is not all cactus and desert. We do have otters locally along the rivers.

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The North American river otter is a semiaquatic mammal endemic to the North American continent found in and along its waterways and coasts. An adult North American river otter can weigh between 5.0 and 14 kg. The river otter is protected and insulated by a thick, water-repellent coat of fur.

Similar species: Carnivorans
Species identified by William Bodine
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Uploaded Oct 10, 2025. Captured Sep 17, 2025 12:31 in Bearizona Wildlife Park, 1500 E Rte 66, Williams, AZ 86046, USA.
  • Canon EOS R5
  • f/16.0
  • 1/4096s
  • ISO51200
  • 300mm