Did you know a river otter can stay underwater for as long as eight minutes? 🦦 River otters communicate with whistles, yelps, growls, and screams, as well as touch and body posture. They can grow three to four feet (0.9 to 1.2 meters) long including their tail and weigh between 11 and 30 pounds (5 to 14 kilograms). Their long, strong tail helps propel the otter through the water at quick speeds. On land a river otter can run at speeds of up to 15 miles (24 kilometers) an hour—they can slide eve

Let’s learn some North American river otter facts on this #WorldOtterDay! 🦦 North American river otters live and thrive in a variety of climates! They are found as north as Canada and as south as Mexico. 🦦 River otters can hold their breath for up to eight minutes! 🦦 This species can grow up to four feet long, with their tail making up about a third of their total length. 🦦 Celebrate World Otter Day with Walle, Boomer, and Opie today at CMA! | Clearwater Marine Aquarium

WATCH: Three river otter kits are recovering after being rescued from a parking lot and under a bridge.They will be in rehab for 6-9 months until they are released into the wild. http://cbsn.ws/1C5svA9 Video: Clearwater Marine Aquarium | CBS Evening News

We have "otterly" exciting news! 🦦🥳 We are now part of the Otters for Waters program with the River Otter Ecology Project, an organization that aims to inspire action to protect the vital habitats of the North American river otter, a charismatic ambassador for healthy aquatic ecosystems. But we need everyone’s help surveying Utah’s river otter population, so enjoy this quick how-to video about reporting your potential river otter sightings and how to use the Otter Spotter page. If you have que