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

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

Everything the light touches... is our North American River Otters’ kingdom. We are getting closer to completing the outdoor expansion to the Jim & Jean Gantz Otter Habitat, and Sippi stopped by to check in on the progress. As you can see, he could hardly contain his excitement—and neither can we! This week, Cost of Wisconsin will begin rock work and the installation of the “w-otter” slide. This work is weather dependent but once complete, the otters will be able to enjoy a nearly tripled exhibi