Otter in your Florida backyard? It’s a good thing, but be cautious.
2023年2月12日 · But river otters can be found in every region of the state except for the Keys. And their presence indicates a healthy ecosystem. Even though the river otter is a Florida native, there’s a...
Otters in Florida: The Waters You’ll Find Them in - AZ Animals
2023年12月12日 · You might be surprised to learn that otters live all across North America, and many call the state of Florida their home! Whether you’re an otter enthusiast or just someone casually interested in spotting these adorable creatures, here’s everything you need to know about otters in Florida.
Aquatic Mammals - River Otter | FWC - Florida Fish and Wildlife ...
This water-loving animal is found throughout Florida except the Keys. River otters usually prefer fresh water and can be found in rivers, creeks, lakes, ponds, and swamps. Otters live in burrows on the bank of the water body, often under tree roots.
5 Best Places to Spot Otters in Florida - Trip Memos Travel Blog
2023年10月19日 · Ready to learn about where to spot otters in Florida? Let's get to it! While Florida's sunlit beaches and majestic palm trees are renowned attractions, there's a hidden spectacle bubbling beneath its sparkling waters and winding streams. Yes, the playful otters!
River otters can be found throughout Florida, except for the Keys, and are most often seen in or near water. They are powerful swimmers and eat a wide variety of prey including crustaceans, amphibians, reptiles, fish, birds, insects and small mammals.
Otters at Ichetucknee Springs - Florida State Parks
Many people flock to the cool, clear waters of Ichetucknee Springs State Park to swim and relax. Those who are lucky may catch a glimpse of one of our park’s more elusive, but adorable, residents the river otter. Relatives of weasels and badgers, …
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We are a group of passionate conservation biologists, citizen scientists and otter enthusiasts working together, throughout Florida, to understand and conserve North American river otters. We value otters as a species in the natural world and as sentinels of ecosystem health.
River Otter - Wild South Florida
Despite the cute and cuddly appearance and seemingly funloving demeanor, river otters are apex predators. They are capable of taking on the biggest and baddest animal Florida can throw at them — an adult alligator — and come out on top. They are fun to watch, of course. And there are plenty of them in the wilds of Florida.
River Otters - Florida Wildlife Federation
2020年6月24日 · River otters seem to embody playfulness as they roll and chase and even wrestle each other in their aquatic habitats. Weighing between 11 and 30 pounds, otters have been in North America for almost two million years per fossil records.
Northern River Otter: Florida Mammals - Floridian Nature
The river otter (Lutra canadensis) is a long, elongated water-loving animal found throughout Florida except the Keys. This playful animal is found from Mexico north to Alaska. They are especially abundant throughout Canada. Otters inhabit rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, marshes and inland waterways.