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9 Fun Facts
Otter
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Otters eat from 15% to 25% of their body weight each day.
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Otter Feeding - BioExpedition
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Otters have their cubs in underground burrows, known as a 'holt'.
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Otter | Mammals | Species profile | Scottish Wildlife Trust
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Oriental Small-Clawed Otters are the smallest species of otter.
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Oriental Small-Clawed Otter: The Animal Files
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Otters thrive on land and in the water.
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Seven Quick Facts About River Otters - National Forest Foundation
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Otters can stay under water for eight minutes.
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Seven Quick Facts About River Otters - National Forest Foundation
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Rivers otters are mostly solitary (live alone), except for females with their young.
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River Otter Facts for Kids - NatureMapping
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An otter's whiskers detect movement in the water, tipping it off to fish.
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North American River Otter | National Geographic
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In the wild River Otters live less than 10 years.
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River Otter Facts for Kids - NatureMapping
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Sea otters have thick underfur that traps air to form an insulating layer against the chilly waters (they have no insulating fat).
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Sea Otter | National Geographic