The playful North American river otter is equally at home in the water and on land. It makes its home in a burrow near the water's edge, and can thrive in river, lake, swamp, or estuary ecosystems.

Human beings aren’t the only creatures with an appreciation for sledding in winter. River otters, one of many incredible species found at the Lowry Nature Center, will playfully zip, dive, ...

Scientific name: Lontra canadensis River otters display several adaptations conducive to winter survival. The Smithsonian's National Zoo notes that their dense, water-repellent fur and a layer of ...