21. The Family Arena - Sports, Concerts, Comedy, Entertainment St. Charles, Missouri. Home ice of the UHL's Missouri river otters. http://www.familyarena.com/

National Logging Competition... September 24, 2005 - 7:30am 'Renegades of Southern Rock'... September 25, 2005 - 6:00pm Acquire The Fire... October 14, 2005 - 7:00pm SEAN HANNITY with Special Gue... October 17, 2005 - 7:30pm Missouri River Otters Hockey... October 21, 2005 - 7:00pm Missouri River Otters Hockey... October 22, 2005 - 7:00pm Missouri River Otters Hockey... October 26, 2005 - 7:00pm 'Casting Crowns' Live In Conc... October 28, 2005 - 7:00pm Welcome to the Family Arena September 24, 2005 10th Annual March of Dimes Bikers' for Babies Budweiser is proud to sponsor the 10th Anniversary of the March of Dimes, Bikers for Babies event on Sunday, September 25th at The Family Arena. Pat Bush, Dealer Principle of Doc's Harley-Davidson, will serve again as Grand Marshall, with more than 6,000 motorcyclists parading through St. Charles and St. Louis County with a police escort. Then don't miss the live entertainment of "Skyline", "Butch Wax and the Hollywoods," and our feature concert "Renegades of Southern Rock." The set list includes ‘Fire On The Mountain’, ‘Can’t You See’, Weekend, ‘Statesboro Blues’, ‘Melissa’, ‘Heard It In A Love Song’, ‘Smoke From A Distant Fire’, ‘Keep On Smilin’, ‘Dixie Rock’, ‘Southbound’, ‘Freebird’ and ‘Sweet Home Alabama’.

22. NATURE: Yellowstone Otters - The River Otter It s the river otter (Lutra canadensis), star of the NATURE program In Yellowstone s frigid rivers, at least, the otter is at the top of the food chain. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/otters/river.html

Yellowstone Otters Home The River Otter Life of the Otter Inside the Hot Zone Resources THE RIVER OTTER A North American river otter. Yellowstone National Park, in northern Wyoming, is home to some of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world. Studded with bubbling mud pots, steaming hot springs, and roaring geysers, the park is visited by more than 4 million people every year. It's also a haven for wildlife like coyotes, elk, bears, bison, and foxes. But a certain creature provides the most entertainment value, whether it's sliding down snowbanks on its belly or ice fishing. It's the river otter ( Lutra canadensis ), star of the NATURE program YELLOWSTONE OTTERS. A relative of the better-known sea otter, this exuberant mammal is also a relative of the weasel and shares that animal's thick fur, which insulates it against Yellowstone's icy winter. As they race gleefully down snowbanks or ride waterfalls into deep pools of water, river otters may look as if they don't have a care in the world.But otters actually spend their days constantly on the move. A resting otter is more likely to have a run-in with a predator, like a hungry eagle wheeling overhead, or competition, in the form of a coyote trying to steal an otter's newly caught trout. But as long as an otter is within sliding distance of the water, it's safe. In Yellowstone's frigid rivers, at least, the otter is at the top of the food chain.

23. Otters Den River Lodge river lodge on an island in the Blyde river. Offers accommodation and nature based activities including whitewater rafting. http://www.ottersden.co.za/

Otters Den Limpopo Province, South Africa Home Page Otters Den is a River Lodge on an island in the Blyde River at the foot of the Drakensberg Escarpment, near the Orpen gate to Kruger National Park. We offer fully catered accommodation and a variety of activities for nature lovers or adventure seekers. Whether you prefer more peaceful pursuits like birding and hiking, or adrenalin boosting excitement like white water rafting in the Blyde Canyon and Hot Air Ballooning over game reserves, our qualified and experienced staff will arrange it. Follow the links below to find out more: Otters Den River Lodge Rustic chalets in a riverine forest on an island in the Blyde River. Sumptuous meals, guided hikes, birding and fishing. Easy distance from the Kruger National Park and Blyde River Canyon -but why go there if you can stay and relax on your own island? Whitewater Rafting Otters Den pioneered white water rafting in the Blyde Canyon and the Olifants Gorge. Choose from mild, family trips on the Lower Blyde, wild, spectacular trips in the Blyde Canyon and multi-day trips through the wilderness of the Olifants River. Hot Air Ballooning Dawn flights over African wilderness. Otters Den is the operational arm of a Balloon Airline flying over the largest block of private nature reserves in the World

24. Otter Bay Gifts, Marine Mammal Merchandise, Including Sea Otters, River Otters, Otter Bay Gifts has one of the best selections of marine mammal merchandise and gifts, including sea and river otters, dolphins, whales, manatees, seals, http://www.otterbaygifts.com/

Welcome to Otter Bay Gifts We have some great gift ideas for lovers of the sea and you. Our main focus is on marine mammals, including sea otters whales dolphins sea lions ... penguins, and polar bears . But we carry other items, including reef life (seahorses, rays, crabs, octopus), sea birds pelicans puffins ... mermaids and lighthouses. Otter Bay Gifts carries calendars jewelry T-shirts and socks mousepads plush toys puppets ... windchimes and suncatchers . W e are proud to carry products from Country Artists, Blonder Home Accents Whispering Winds The Mountain Browntrout Publishers and many other fine manufacturers. Sale Items Listing New Items: 2006 Wildlife Calendars are now available 2005 Syrens of the Sea Figurines by Munro Collectibles Jumbo 30" plush Orcas Dolphin River Otters or Sea Otters Cuddlekins from Wild Republic Ceramic Lighthouse Platters, Plates, Pitchers, Mugs and more. Manatee, Dolphin or Lighthouse Cheese/Butter Spreaders Wooden 3D Puzzles, featuring Sharks, Humpbacks, Dolphins, and more Sterling Enameled charms and charm bracelets and anklets ... Mermaid Table Fountain Free UPS ground shipping on orders over $100 Check out our "NEW & COMING SOON" page

25. Home Based at river Farm at Earsham near Bungay, the collection of otters to be seen there is the largest in the world. http://www.ottertrust.org.uk/

Also see Deer Geese Owls Donkey Sheep Ponies Wallabies (Not all at every reserve) What is the Otter Trust? Based at sites in Suffolk, County Durham and Cornwall we operate one of the world's premier otter breeding and release programmes. The Otter Trust is a registered charity, founded by Philip and Jeanne Wayre in 1971. The main aims of the Trust are to encourage the conservation of otters throughout the world, with particular emphasis on the British Otter. The Trust has bred and released over 120 otters into the wild. This saved the otter from extinction in lowland England. CONTACT US The Otter Trust Earsham Bungay Suffolk NR35 2AF United Kingdom Telephone: 44 (0) 1986 893470 Fax: 44 (0) 1986 892461 Web site/ Photos (c) NewsCrews Click here for downloadable resources MEET THE RIVER PEOPLE Get up close to one of Britain's most elusive predators

26. Otter Bay Gifts - River Otters Otter Bay Gifts river otters. Three river otters T-Shirt - hand dyed cotton t-shirts each one is slightly different. Environmentally water-based http://www.otterbaygifts.com/shop/riverotter.htm

River Otters Assorted Plush Paper Items Click to enlarge Product Description Choose Quantity Otter Swimming Figurine - Miniature figurine measures 2.5" high. Gift boxed. Price $5.49 Code #4496 Otter Figurine - Handpainted resin. 5-5/8" L x 4-3/8" W x 4-5/8" H Gift boxed. Price $8.99 Code #765 Otter Photo Frame - This frame holds a 1.5" x 2.5" photo. Overall size 3.75" H x 3.5" W. Price $9.99 Code #1843 Sitting Otter Cub Figurine - Beautifully detailed figurine. Measures 8" H. Made from resin. Boxed. Price $27.99 Code #3956 Pair of River Otter Cubs Figurine - This pair of river otter cubs figurine is called 'Young and Adorable'. Stands 6" tall x 8.25" wide x 5.75" deep. Made from resin. Gift boxed. Price $49.99 Code #3673 Three River Otters T-Shirt - hand dyed cotton t-shirts each one is slightly different. Environmentally water-based inks used in screen printing process. Adult Medium - XXXL (add $2.00 for XXL and $4.00 for XXXL). Price $19.99 Adult X-Large Adult XXX-Large Adult XX-Large Adult Large Adult Medium Code #2760 River Otter Pin - Pin has two posts and clutches. Approximate size 1-1/4" x 3/4". Choose from 24k gold plate or bronze pin. Comes gift boxed.

27. Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge Page from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Only population of ball cactus in Minnesota, and has reintroduced river otters. Features, objectives, contact information. http://midwest.fws.gov/BigStone/

Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge and Wetland Management District Contacting the Refuge: Refuge Manager: Alice Hanley e-mail: BigStone@fws.gov or MidwestNews@fws.gov 44843 County Road 19 Odessa, MN 56276 Phone: 320-273-2191 Fax: 320-273-2231 TTY: 1-800-877-8339 (Federal Relay) Located three miles southeast of Ortonville, Minnesota, on Highway 7 Download a copy of the current Big Stone NWR brochure (353k pdf format) Visit Refuge Profile Page Visit Wetland Management District Profile Page Refuge Facts Established: 1975 Acres: 11,521 Part of the Big Stone-Whetstone River Project of Minnesota and South Dakota Land originally purchased by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and transferred to the Service Financial Impact of Refuge Ten person staff 30,000 visitors annually FY 2004 Budget: $1.3 million Natural History Refuge consists of wetlands and grasslands located in the tallgrass prairie life zone Contains more than 6,000 acres of grassland, including large tracts of native prairie Major waterfowl production and migration area Maintains the only population of ball cactus in Minnesota Refuge serves as a wintering area for as many as 1,200 whitetail deer

28. Otters - River Otters, Inside & Out There are four species of American river otters, which range over virtually the whole Lontra Canadensis, which is also called the northern river otter, http://sciencebulletins.amnh.org/biobulletin/biobulletin/story922.html

Three otters. © Archive Photos. There are four species of American river otters, which range over virtually the whole of the New World. Lontra Canadensis, which is also called the northern river otter, the Canadian otter (after the place where the first specimen was collected), the land otter, and the fish otter, is the only one to occur in North America. Although referred to as river otters, they also live on seacoasts. What a River Otter Looks Like Body: The river otter's long, muscular body is almost cylindrical, barely thinning at the base of the skull. The skeleton is so flexible that an otter can form a complete circle, nose to tail, forward, sideways, or backward. The legs are short and powerful, the tail heavy and long, the head broad and flat. Their short, thick fur is brown, darkest on the upper body and paler and grayish on the belly. of 16 New York River Otter Project Otternet The High Desert Museum enter e-mail address

29. Luxury Holiday Cottages RoFawr Farm Carmarthenshire Towy Valley Holiday Cottages with Indoor Heated Pool Carmarthenshire 13 acres of grounds along the river Towy with deer, otters and swans. http://www.rofawrfarm.com/

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30. Otters - River Otters, Inside & Out by hardshelled invertebrates like crabs and crayfish. In this regard, river otters resemble these ancestors more closely than do other kinds of otters. http://sciencebulletins.amnh.org/biobulletin/biobulletin/story833.html

Otters spend a large amount of their lives in water. © Lee Brun Otters, Inside and Out All otters seek most or all of their food in water, and they've had a long time to adapt to this way of life. Their first distinctly aquatic ancestor dates back 30 million years, according to the fossil record, which shows that ancestors of the North American river otter ( Lontra Canadensis )crossed the Bering Land Bridge and arrived in North America by the Upper Pliocene epoch. The earliest otters had sharp cutting teeth, which suggests that they were first attracted to water by fish rather than by hard-shelled invertebrates like crabs and crayfish. In this regard, river otters resemble these ancestors more closely than do other kinds of otters of 16

31. Missouri River Otters - News Article forward Brian Heckendorn, who played last season with the river otters. “We’re thrilled to add Brad Church to the team,” said, river otters Head Coach http://www.riverotters.com/news_dtl.php?QnArticleID=179

32. The Family Arena - Sports, Concerts, Comedy, Entertainment Home to the Missouri river otters, the St. Louis Steamers and the river City Renegades. Includes event, and contact information. http://familyarena.com

National Logging Competition... September 24, 2005 - 7:30am 'Renegades of Southern Rock'... September 25, 2005 - 6:00pm Acquire The Fire... October 14, 2005 - 7:00pm SEAN HANNITY with Special Gue... October 17, 2005 - 7:30pm Missouri River Otters Hockey... October 21, 2005 - 7:00pm Missouri River Otters Hockey... October 22, 2005 - 7:00pm Missouri River Otters Hockey... October 26, 2005 - 7:00pm 'Casting Crowns' Live In Conc... October 28, 2005 - 7:00pm Welcome to the Family Arena September 24, 2005 10th Annual March of Dimes Bikers' for Babies Budweiser is proud to sponsor the 10th Anniversary of the March of Dimes, Bikers for Babies event on Sunday, September 25th at The Family Arena. Pat Bush, Dealer Principle of Doc's Harley-Davidson, will serve again as Grand Marshall, with more than 6,000 motorcyclists parading through St. Charles and St. Louis County with a police escort. Then don't miss the live entertainment of "Skyline", "Butch Wax and the Hollywoods," and our feature concert "Renegades of Southern Rock." The set list includes ‘Fire On The Mountain’, ‘Can’t You See’, Weekend, ‘Statesboro Blues’, ‘Melissa’, ‘Heard It In A Love Song’, ‘Smoke From A Distant Fire’, ‘Keep On Smilin’, ‘Dixie Rock’, ‘Southbound’, ‘Freebird’ and ‘Sweet Home Alabama’.

33. The River Otter river otters have existed for a long time. Their fossils date back to the river otters can run up to 15l8 mph. They run and slide gliding as much as http://www.luddist.com/otter.htm

THE RIVER OTTER (Lutra canadensis) The river otter, found in the United States and Canadian waterways, is a sub-species of the Otter (Lutrinae), which belongs to the martens (Mustelidae) family. The river otter is called Nutria del Canada or Nutria Norteamerica (Spanish), Lontre du Canada (French), Kanada-Otter or Nordamerikanischer Fischoter (German) and Lontre Canadese (Italian). River otters have existed for a long time. Their fossils date back to the Pleistocene period. Archeological remains have been uncovered from 200 BC to the mid-1400s. Otters are expert swimmers and divers, swimming at an average speed of seven miles per hour and staying underwater for up to 2 minutes. Unlike muskrats or beavers, the otter barely makes a ripple when swimming or splash when diving. Their specially built ears and nose have a valve-like skin that closes and keeps the otter watertight underwater. The otters nose is diamond shaped, with two nostrils at the bottom of the nose. Otters communicate with their noses, mainly by smelling marked territories. When they do talk, it is with chirps, chuckles, grunts, whistles and screams. River otters are most active from early evening through early morning. They are active all year, even in the cold Alaskan winters. Otters play more than most wild animals wrestling, chasing other otters, tossing and diving for rocks and clamshells, toying with live prey and occasionally, sliding.

34. Ogunquit Maine Hotel And Motel Lodging - Ogunquit River Plantation Borders the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, overlooking the Ogunquit river lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. The Plantation is secluded on five shoreland acres with ducks, seabirds, otters, and other wildlife. http://www.norsemanresorts.com/homepg-p.htm

Bordering The Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge Check Availability Reservation Request Guest Rooms Current Rates ... Home Page On The Beach The Norseman In The Village Seacastles Resort Off-Season Packages Gift Certificates ~~ Dining Options ~~ A Beach Oasis Splash Family Dining Huckleberry's Take a tour of the Ogunquit River Plantation Opening for the Season April 8th, 2005 A Secluded Setting on Five Shoreland Acres The Plantation Hotel is located one mile north of Ogunquit Village, overlooking the Ogunquit River and the Ocean. The bordering Wildlife Refuge attracts Ducks, Seabirds, Deer and other wildlife...Adding an extra dimension to your stay. Elegant Accommodations Compliment The Natural Surroundings. Resort Facilities www.worldwithin.com The Ogunquit Footbridge Beach is 1/2 mile away and the Main Beach is 2 miles Away ...The Ogunquit Trolleys transport guests to both Beaches ...The Plantation shuttles it's guests to the Main Beach, on the hour, in season. Sea Kayaking Guided tours begin at the Ogunquit river Plantation and wind through the Ogunquit River and wildlife refuge. Our Guest Rooms Are Non-Smoking.....Nearly All Rooms Have A Deck or Patio Where Smoking Is Permitted

35. An Otter Family Album My critters are North American otters of the species Lontra canadensis what are commonly referred to as river otters . http://www.otters.net/

An Otter Family Album Compiled and photographed by J. Scott Shannon (updated August 18, 2005) That's me, the happy fellow with the otter in his shirt. My name is Scott Shannon, and for the last 22 years, I have observed a population of seacoast-dwelling otters in far-northwest California. These are not the familiar sea otters of the central California coast. My critters are North American otters of the species Lontra canadensis - what are commonly referred to as "river otters". From the beginning of my observations in June, 1983, to the end of June, 2005, I've seen my otters 4,616 times, which is probably more than any other living person has seen these animals in their natural state. It has been the greatest privilege of my life to chronicle the history of 5 generations of otters here. And where is "here"? I'm not saying, at least not publically. I have no wish for the world to intrude on these unique animals and their home. It is a rare and precious thing to be able to directly observe wild otters at such close range. The otters are so easy to watch precisely because people here don't bother them, so they have no reason to hide themselves. In these pictures, you will see that the otters live in close association with humans, at least during the summer months. Don't let the manmade props deceive you; this drama is very real. These otters may appear tame, but it is more accurate to describe them as casual. Humans are a neutral presence to them. They pay so little attention to people, I don't think they even recognize me, despite my having been in their immediate proximity on literally thousands of occasions.

36. CNN - New York's River Otters Making A Comeback - October 28, 1999 CNN http://www.cnn.com/TECH/computing/9910/28/t_t/otter.toss/index.html

MAIN PAGE WORLD U.S. LOCAL ... daily almanac MULTIMEDIA: video video archive audio multimedia showcase ... more services E-MAIL: Subscribe to one of our news e-mail lists. Enter your address: document.write(' '); Or: Get a free e-mail account E-MAIL DISCUSSION: message boards chat feedback CNN WEB SITES: AsiaNow Svenska Norge Danmark ... Italian FASTER ACCESS: europe japan TIME INC. SITES: Go To ... Time.com People Money Fortune EW CNN NETWORKS: more networks transcripts SITE INFO: help contents search ad info ... jobs WEB SERVICES: Related video Related audio Related sites Next week New York's river otters making a comeback VIDEO CNN's Ann Kellan reports on an otter rehabilitation program in upstate New York. Windows Media Dr. Barry Hartup talks about the otter release program in upstate New York Real Windows Media October 28, 1999 Web posted at: 3:38 p.m. EDT (1938 GMT) (CNN) It's been more than a century since river otters disappeared from much of upstate New York, victims of overhunting and water pollution. But they may be on the verge of a comeback, thanks to some human help. CNN's Ann Kellan has the full story. LATEST HEADLINES: SEARCH CNN.com

37. AGPix.com Save otters, river, behavior to your personal term list for future reference. Search within photographers covering otters, river, behavior for another http://www.agpix.com/search_index.php?index_id=40476

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39. River Otter river otters have the thick lustrous fur characteristic of amphibious mammals. Wary in the wild, they are, nonetheless, sociable, docile, playful animals http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/rivotter.htm

River Otter Lontra canadensis This stocky, muscular member of the weasel family is distributed throughout most of North America. They prefer life on the shores of deep, clear rivers, lakes, large marshes, and ocean bays. They attain a maximum length of about 1.4 m and a weight of about 13.5 kg. River Otters have the thick lustrous fur characteristic of amphibious mammals. Wary in the wild, they are, nonetheless, sociable, docile, playful animals and easily domesticated. The European species was once used to catch fish for the table. Primarily nocturnal, otters remain active year round. Their diet consists mainly of fish, but they also eat insects, frogs, and occasionally small mammals such as muskrats. Sometimes falling prey, on land, to wolves and coyotes, the otter’s principal enemies are humans. Home Discover Nature! Natural History Notebooks Comments or Questions? Images: Charles Douglas

40. OTTERNET.COM Species Profiles- The North American River Otter Otternet was formed to help educate people on otters providing a wealth of facts not found anywhere else on the web. It is the official otternet. http://www.otternet.com/species/naotter.htm

Home Links Species Habitat ... Kids Species Profile: The North American River Otter Lutra canadensis The North American River Otter is problably the most numerous otter species. They exhibit delayed implantation with breeding in March-April and birth in late winter/early spring. Fossils of North American River Otters have dated back to the Pleistocene period and archeological remains have been uncovered from 200 B.C. to the mid-1400s. North American River Otters once lived throughout North America. Native Americans hunted otters largely for their dense fur which allowed them to keep warm. When European settlers arrived and started developing the land (cutting down forests) and using farm pesticides and fertilizers, the otter habitat became threatening. By the early 1980s, eleven states reported no otter population and thirteen other states reported scarce numbers. As a result, numerous reintroduction programs were established to repopulate many of these areas. By late 1990s, many of these programs had successes with a dramatic improvement in returning otters to their original range. E-mail Next: The Marine Otter Galleries Bottom Size From a medium size to a large size. The head and body are 660 to 1070mm long. The tail is 315 to 460mm long. The total length then is 1000 to 1530mm.

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