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River Otter (Lutra canadensis) in captivity, resting and sucking on its tail, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Captive river otter (Lutra canadensis) swimming, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America, North America

River otter (Lutra canadensis) on frozen Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

River Otter (Lutra canadensis) pup, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

River Otter (Lutra canadensis) pups, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

River Otter (Lutra canadensis) on frozen Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

River otter (Lutra canadensis) mother and two pups, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

River otter (Lutra canadensis), Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

Otter (Lutra lutra), Otter Trust North Pennine Reserve, Barnard Castle, County Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Captive river otter (Lutra canadensis) swimming, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America, North America

River Otter (Lutra canadensis), Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

River otter (Lutra canadensis), Big Cypress Nature Preserve, Florida, United States of America, North America

Captive baby river otter (Lutra canadensis), Sandstone, Minnesota, United States of America, North America

River otter (Lutra canadensis) in captivity, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America. North America

River otter (Lutra canadensis) in captivity, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America. North America

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) eating Greater spotted dogfish (Scyliorhinus stellaris). The otter took only the innards of the dogfish by opening a short section of skin behind the pectoral fin (see images under 'Greater spotted dogfish'). The rest of the fish, still alive, was left on the shore and never retrieved. Perhaps the tough shark skin and battling fish are too much work when other food is plentiful? Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) eating a large crab. Large fish and crabs are difficult to constrain and eat in the water so are often brought ashore. Otters will sometimes swim realtively long distances in order to do so. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) eating fish, long-spined bullhead (Taurulus bubalis). Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting on seaweed. Otters spend a great deal of time resting ashore, usually near to the water's edge. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Visits ashore may also be to find fresh water to drink. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting on seaweed. Otters spend a great deal of time resting ashore, usually near to the water's edge. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Visits ashore may also be to find fresh water to drink. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) eating fish. Otters have adapted well to the marine environment but require sources of fresh water to drink and to clean fur. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra). Otters in western Scotland have adapted well to life in a marine environment, though proximity to sources of fresh water is essential. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) mother eating fish with cub closeby. The cub tried unsuccessfully to obtain some of its mother's catch. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otters (Lutra lutra) by Duart castle. Duart Castle has been the home of the Clan Maclean since the 14th century. Isle of Mull, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) foraging in and among the seaweed. Otters on Scotland's west coast and islands have adapted well to making a living in the marine environment. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra). Otters in western Scotland have adapted well to life in a marine environment, though proximity to sources of fresh water is essential. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) eating a male lumpsucker (Cyclopterus lumpus) fish, also known as a sea hen or scarclagger. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) eating fish, long-spined bullhead (Taurulus bubalis). Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) having caught Greater spotted dogfish (Scyliorhinus stellaris). The otter took only the innards of the dogfish by opening a short section of skin behind the pectoral fin (see images under 'Greater spotted dogfish'). Hebrides, Scotland (RR)

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) foraging in and among the seaweed. Otters on Scotland's west coast and islands have adapted well to making a living in the marine environment. Hebrides, Scotland (RR)

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) eating fish. Otters have adapted well to the marine environment but require sources of fresh water to drink and to clean fur. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) foraging in and among the seaweed. Otters on Scotland's west coast and islands have adapted well to making a living in the marine environment. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) mother and cub. Cubs often have darker fur than their mothers and for the first few months are much more 'buoyant' in the water. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) catching and eating snake pipefish (Entelerus aequoreus). Hebrides, Scotland.

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) eating a male lumpsucker (Cyclopterus lumpus) fish, also known as a sea hen or scarclagger. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) eating a large crab. Large fish and crabs are difficult to constrain and eat in the water so are often brought ashore. Otters will sometimes swim realtively long distances in order to do so. Hebrides, Scotland

A European otter (Lutra lutra) on Lake Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) eating a large crab. Large fish and crabs are difficult to constrain and eat in the water so are often brought ashore. Otters will sometimes swim realtively long distances in order to do so. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland

A European otter (Lutra lutra) diving under ice on Lake Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) sprainting on high point. The spraint is a method of marking territory and high points are a favoured location, even those washed by tides.

Eurasian river otters (Lutra lutra) resting. Otters take regular breaks during their foraging activities, often choosing high points or islets just offshore in order to sleep, preen and play. Hebrides, Scotland

An adult north American river otter (Lutra canadensis) in Misty Fjords National Monument, southeast Alaska, USA.

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) in the marine environment to which they have adapted so successfully. Hebrides, Scotland.

A European otter (Lutra lutra) diving under ice on Lake Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) foraging in and among the seaweed. Otters on Scotland's west coast and islands have adapted well to making a living in the marine environment. Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) having caught Greater spotted dogfish (Scyliorhinus stellaris). The otter took only the innards of the dogfish by opening a short section of skin behind the pectoral fin (see images under 'Greater spotted dogfish'). The rest of the fish, still alive, was left on the shore and never retrieved. Perhaps the tough shark skin and battling fish are too much work when other food is plentiful? Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) sprainting on high point. The spraint is a method of marking territory and high points are a favoured location, even those washed by tides.