Dens are usually near water and often have inconspicuous underwater entrances ... and powerful thrusts of the hind limbs. A river otter may swim at speeds up to 9.7 km/hr (6 mph), and remain submerged ...

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They depend on mom for everything and don't start swimming on their own ... Did you know that adult river otters can hold their breath underwater for up to 8 minutes? They can also dive to a ...

These otters swim by propelling themselves with ... They can hold their breath underwater for some eight minutes. River otters, members of the weasel family, hunt at night and feed on whatever ...

North American river otter mom Tilly is teaching her new pup Mo how to swim by diving into the water with the baby animal at the Oregon Zoo A doting river otter mother is working on getting her ...

Otters are perfectly suited to swimming. They have a streamlined ... and nostrils that can close underwater. River otters can hold their breath for up to eight minutes. Otters that live by rivers ...

All four have learned to swim and transitioned to solid foods such as fish, shrimp and clams. "Each has developed a unique personality," the zoo's announcement added. North American river otters ...

Hannah, an American river otter, died at 14-years-old. She lived at the NC Zoo for 7 years. She was known for her "playful energy, underwater acrobatics, and infectious spirit", the Zoo wrote.