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River Otter (other)
River otter may refer to: Otters * Eurasian river otter, found in Eurasia * Giant river otter, found in South America * Japanese river otter, an extinct species * Neotropical river otter, found in Central and South America * North American river otter, found in North America * Southern river otter, found in Chile and Argentina Other uses * River Otter, Devon, a river in South West England * Missouri River Otters, a former minor league hockey team from St. Charles, Missouri See also * Otter (other) * Otter River (other) * River Ottery, Cornwall {{disambiguation Animal common name disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eurasian River Otter
The Eurasian otter (''Lutra lutra''), also known as the European otter, Eurasian river otter, common otter, and Old World otter, is a semiaquatic mammal native to Eurasia. The most widely distributed member of the otter subfamily (Lutrinae) of the Mustelidae, weasel family (Mustelidae), it is found in the waterways and coasts of Europe, many parts of Asia, and parts of northern Africa. The Eurasian otter has a diet mainly of fish, and is strongly territorial. It is endangered in some parts of its range, but is recovering in others. Description The Eurasian otter is a typical species of the otter subfamily. Brown above and cream below, these long, slender creatures are well-equipped for their aquatic habits. Their bones show osteosclerosis, increasing their density to reduce buoyancy. This otter differs from the North American river otter by its shorter neck, broader visage, the greater space between the ears and its longer tail. However, the Eurasian otter is the only otter in m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giant River Otter
The giant otter or giant river otter (''Pteronura brasiliensis'') is a South American carnivorous mammal. It is the longest member of the weasel family, Mustelidae, a globally successful group of predators, reaching up to . Atypical of mustelids, the giant otter is a social species, with family groups typically supporting three to eight members. The groups are centered on a dominant breeding pair and are extremely cohesive and cooperative. Although generally peaceful, the species is territorial, and aggression has been observed between groups. The giant otter is diurnal, being active exclusively during daylight hours. It is the noisiest otter species, and distinct vocalizations have been documented that indicate alarm, aggression, and reassurance. The giant otter ranges across north-central South America; it lives mostly in and along the Amazon River and in the Pantanal. Its distribution has been greatly reduced and is now discontinuous. Decades of poaching for its velvety pel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese River Otter
The (''Lutra nippon'') or Japanese river otter is an extinct species of otter formerly widespread in Japan. Dating back to the 1880s, it was even seen in Tokyo. The population suddenly shrank in the 1930s, and the mammal nearly vanished. Since then, it has only been spotted several times, in 1964 in the Seto Inland Sea, and in the Uwa Sea in 1972 and 1973. The last official sighting was in the southern part of Kōchi Prefecture in 1979, when it was photographed in the mouth of the Shinjo River in Susaki. It was subsequently classified as a "Critically Endangered" species on the Japanese Red List. On August 28, 2012, the Japanese otter was officially declared extinct by the Ministry of the Environment. It is the official animal symbol of Ehime Prefecture. Taxonomy All river otters of Japan were described in the 19th century as a subspecies of the Eurasian otter, ''Lutra lutra whiteleyi''. In the early 1990s, a comparison of mitochondrial cytochrome b of otters from Latvia and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neotropical River Otter
The Neotropical otter or Neotropical river otter (''Lontra longicaudis'') is an otter species found in Mexico, Central America, South America, and the island of Trinidad. It is physically similar to the northern and southern river otter, which occur directly north and south of this species' range. The length of the Neotropical otter can range from , plus a tail of . Body weight ranges from . Otters are members of the family Mustelidae, the most species-rich (and therefore diverse) family in the order Carnivora. This otter is found in many different riverine habitats, including deciduous and evergreen forests, savannas, llanos and pantanal. It prefers to live in clear fast-flowing rivers and streams. It is a relatively solitary animal and feeds mostly on fish and crustaceans. Taxonomy The taxonomy of the genus ''Lontra'' has been debated, but the use of ''Lontra'' rather than ''Lutra'' for New World otters is generally supported. The Neotropical otter has a very wide range, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North American River Otter
The North American river otter (''Lontra canadensis''), also known as the northern river otter and river otter, is a semiaquatic mammal that endemism, only lives on the North American continent, along its waterways and coasts. An adult North American river otter can weigh between . The river otter is protected and insulated by a thick, water-repellent coat of fur. The North American river otter, a member of the subfamily Lutrinae in the weasel family (Mustelidae), is equally versatile in the water and on land. It establishes a burrow close to the water's edge in river, lake, swamp, coastal shoreline, tidal flat, or estuary ecosystems. The den typically has many tunnel openings, one of which generally allows the otter to enter and exit the body of water. Female North American river otters give birth in these burrows, producing litters of one to six young. North American river otters, like most predators, prey upon the most readily accessible species. Fish is a favored food among t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southern River Otter
The southern river otter (''Lontra provocax'') is a species of otter that lives in Chile and Argentina. Although called a "river otter", it inhabits both marine and freshwater environments. It sometimes is considered a subspecies of ''Lontra canadensis''. The southern river otter is listed as endangered, due to illegal hunting, water pollution, and habitat loss. Description This medium-sized otter's body can grow up to 2.5 ft (70 cm) long, with a tail adding about 16 in (40 cm). Body weight averages about 5–10 kg (11-22 lbs). Its fur is dark-brown on the top and has a lighter cinnamon color on its underside. Behavior Although the female and her young will live in family groups, males are usually solitary. Litter sizes average one to two pups, but up to four can be born at a time. Their diets include fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and birds. Habitat The southern river otter can be found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial habitats, but are mostly foun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
River Otter, Devon
The River Otter is a river that rises in the Blackdown Hills just inside the county of Somerset, England near Otterford, then flows south through East Devon. It enters the English Channel at the western end of Lyme Bay, part of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Permian and Triassic sandstone aquifer in the Otter Valley is one of Devon's largest groundwater sources, supplying drinking water to 200,000 people. Topography The river's source is north of Otterford, where a stream feeds the Otterhead Lakes: and then through Churchstanton before entering Devon. The river flows through a predominantly rural area, with small cattle, sheep and dairy farms. The largest town in the Otter Valley is Honiton. Tourism and leisure play important roles in the economy. For much of its length, the river flows through two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) – The Blackdown Hills AONB (to the north of Honiton) and East Devon AONB (to the south of Ottery St Mary). T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Missouri River Otters
The Missouri River Otters were a minor professional ice hockey team based in St. Charles, Missouri. They played in the United Hockey League from 1999 to 2006. They played their home games at the St. Charles Family Arena, which also opened in October 1999. History The River Otters were launched in the United Hockey League (UHL) for the 1999–2000 season owned by New York-based United Sports Ventures, an organization that operated several teams in the league. The team's first head coach was former St. Louis Blues' player Mark Reeds and they had their home opener on October 23, 1999, with a sellout attendance for a 6–2 win over the Asheville Smoke. Lonnie Loach, who wore #33, played for the team from 1999 to 2003 and is the only person to have his number retired by the team. The team was sold in December 2001 to local ownership group River City Hockey LLC. consisting of Kevin Fitzpatrick, Dan O'Donnell, and David Black. The team was purchased by Mike Shanahan Jr. in 2004. During ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Otter (other)
An Otter is an aquatic or marine carnivorous mammal. Otter may also refer to: Places * Otter, Germany, a municipality in Lower Saxony *Otter, Ontario, Canada, a dispersed rural community *Otter, Montana, United States, an unincorporated community * Otter, Ohio, United States, an unincorporated community * River Otter, Devon, England Vessels and vehicles * Otter (dinghy), a type of two-man sailing dinghy * ''Otter'' (steamship), a sidewheeler used by the Hudson's Bay Company in the Pacific Northwest from the 1830s * ''Otter'' (sternwheeler), 1874–1897, mainly in Puget Sound *, American sailing ship on which Thomas Muir of Huntershill escaped from an Australian convict settlement in 1796 * HMS ''Otter'', several ships of the Royal Navy * USS ''Otter'' (DE-210), a destroyer escort of the United States Navy * HMQS ''Otter'', a patrol and examination vessel of the Queensland Maritime Defence Force, and later the Royal Australian Navy * Otter Light Reconnaissance Car, an armoured c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Otter River (other) , in New Zealand's South Island
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Otter River may refer to: North America *Otter River (Northwest Branch Saint John River tributary), in Quebec, Canada, and Maine, US *Otter River (Ontario) *Otter River (Massachusetts) *Otter River, a village in Templeton, Massachusetts *Otter River (Michigan) *Otter River (Minnesota) *Otter River (Virginia) * Sweet Grass Creek, or Otter River, in Montana United Kingdom * River Otter, Devon, England See also *River otter (other) *Otto River The Otto River is a short river of the West Coast Region of New Zealand's South Island The South Island, also officially named , is the larger of the two major islands of New Zealand in surface area, the other being the smaller but more pop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
River Ottery
The River Ottery ( kw, Otri) is a small river in northeast Cornwall, United Kingdom. The river is about long from its source southeast of Otterham to its confluence with the River Tamar at Nether Bridge, northeast of Launceston. The headwaters of the River Ottery are within the civil parish of Otterham but formerly came under the parish of Forrabury and Minster. In 1311, the rector of that parish wrote: "..the river Ottery takes its rise in this parish and flows to Canworthy Water and so by Yeolmbridge to the river Tamar." Hydrology and course With its tributaries, the River Ottery forms a major sub-catchment of the Tamar system, draining of north Cornwall. The River Ottery's catchment area is within the Carboniferous geological formation known as the Culm Measures which stretches from Dartmoor to north Devon and across northeast Cornwall as far west as Bodmin Moor. The infant river initially flows north until it reaches the hamlet of Trengune. From here it adopts an e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
