Dec 21, 2025 · The otter has a lithe and slender body with short legs, a strong neck, and a long flat tail that helps propel it gracefully through water. Two species are marine; the others live …

Otters are usually found no more than a few hundred meters from water. Most species are entirely dependent on aquatic habitats for food. River otters (genus Lutra) inhabit all types of inland …

There are 14 known species of otters, ranging in size and habitat preferences, with some species adapted to cold waters requiring a high metabolic rate for warmth.

Dec 12, 2025 · Otters are found on every continent except Antarctica and Australia. Out of the 13 species, only the sea otter and marine otter inhabit the Pacific Ocean and thrive in saltwater …

Jan 7, 2025 · Otters are adorable, playful creatures that inhabit rivers, ponds, wetland habitats and even coastlines. Their powerful, streamlined bodies make them expert swimmers, and …

They can thrive in any water habitat, such as ponds, marshes, lakes, rivers, and estuaries—in cold, warm, or even high-elevation areas—as long as the habitat provides adequate food.

Uncover the global map of otter habitats, detailing the specific ecological needs and conservation threats that shape their worldwide distribution.

Feb 2, 2021 · Otter hotspots include the west coast of Wales and South West England. They will live wherever there is clean freshwater with plenty of food and secluded areas of vegetation to …

Otters are found in a wide range of habitats around the world. They live in freshwater environments such as rivers, lakes, and wetlands, as well as coastal areas.

They live in riparian zones, often in the same areas as beavers. Their aquatic habitats can be both marine and fresh water: streams, rivers, lakes, ponds and marshes. They prefer unpolluted …