North American River Otter Pup
Lontra canadensis (pup)
North American river otter pups are born in sheltered dens near rivers, marshes, lakes, or coastal wetlands, relying on their mother for warmth and food. At this stage they are clumsy swimmers and spend much of their time nursing, sleeping, and practicing short bouts of play. Their diet is milk at first, with small fish and aquatic invertebrates introduced as they grow. A notable fact is that pups are not naturally confident in water immediately and must learn to swim with practice.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- North American River Otter Pup
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- North American River Otter