where do river otters go in the winter
During winter, the North American river otters heavily use openings in the ice, and may excavate passages in beaver dams for accessing open water.
North American river otter
During winter, the North American river otters heavily use openings in the ice, and may excavate passages in beaver dams for accessing open water.
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North American river otter [SEP] Movement
Rear leg paddling enables continuous sliding where gravity is an insufficient or an opposing force. During winter, the North American river otters heavily use openings in the ice, and may excavate passages in beaver dams for accessing open water. North American river otters are highly mobile and have the capacity of traveling up to in one day. Daily movements of yearling males and females in Idaho averaged in spring, in summer, and in autumn, respectively. Daily movements of family groups averaged in spring, summer, and winter, respectively. Both males and family groups travel drastically less during winter.