This is the only truly marine otter along the west and southwest coasts of South America, although there are southern river otters (Lontra provocax) along some parts of the coast and marine otters do enter rivers on occasion. However, marine otters tend to occur in exposed outer coast habi...
Of course, depending on the time of year you drive the route some of the major sections of it might be busier than others. Traveling off-season (October to April) is an easy way to guarantee that there will be fewer people along the route. However, there are always opportunities to get...
The need for better rehabilitation programs for North American river otters (Lontra canadensis) has also led to a partnership with the North Carolina Aquariums. River otters are intelligent and inquisitive, and they can readily habituate to caregivers during hand-rearing. As they age, they must ha...
fens are becoming increasingly important habitat for moose (Alces alces), deer (Odocoileus virginianus), black bear (Ursus americanus), beaver (Castor canadensis), lynx (Lynx spp.), fishers (Martes pennanti), snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus), otter (Lontra canadensis), and mink (Neovison vison...