River Otter Habitat April 24, 2008

River Otters are sleek, furry, streamlined aquatic mammals that live in Canada and the USA. Although they're not frequently seen by most people, river otters are actually very common in the Long Island Sound watershed and prefer life on the shores of deep, clear rivers, lakes, large marshes and ocean bays. With their webbed feet and eyes near the top of their heads -- the river otters are as adept at hunting under water (looking up to see prey near the surface) as they are on land. Their thick coats are waterproof and keep them warm during the winter and in cold water.