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Kingdom   Animal
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Class   Mammal
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Subfamily   Otter
 
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Status   Varies by species
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Date Updated   Sun Aug 23 20:12:36 2015
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Image Credit  JindoJeff
Image Comment  Picture of a North American River Otter standing up.
Image From  Phillips Park Zoo
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Otter Facts & Trivia for kids
- There are 13 existing species of Otters.
- Otters are carnivores that feed on fish, shellfish, invertebrates, amphibians, birds and small mammals.
- Otters are closely related to weasels, polecats, badgers and wolverines.
- Adult Otters species range in size from 2 feet to 6 feet.
- Otters are active and playful animals.
- Otters that live in or near cold waters often have to eat a lot (15%+ of their body weight each day).
- Otters are fast and agile swimmers.
- Some Otters can hold their breath for three minutes.
- Otters often work together to catch fish.
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