41. Missouri River Otters - United Hockey League (UHL) Minor League Hockey On OurSpo OurSports Central is your source for the latest news and scores from the Missouri river otters and United Hockey League. http://www.oursportscentral.com/sports/?t_id=283

42. River Otter Species Account river otters were common and found throughout Illinois during early European settlement. river otters were listed as a state threatened species in 1977. http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/dnr/fur/species/otter.html

River Otter Scientific name Lutra canadensis Description At 35-53 inches from tip to tip, the river otter is Illinois' largest member of the weasel family. A stout tail makes up about 30-40% of its total body length. An otters uses its tail like a rudder while swimming. Adults weigh 10-25 pounds; males are about one third larger than females. Otters have a broad, slightly flattened head, large nosepad, stiff, bristly whiskers, small black eyes, and small rounded ears. Their bodies are muscular and torpedo-shaped, allowing them to move easily through water. The legs are short and have five fully-webbed toes on each foot. The fur is dark brown or reddish brown on the back and light brown, tan, or silver on the throat and belly. Abundance River otters were common and found throughout Illinois during early European settlement. Unregulated harvest and habitat loss caused their numbers to decline during the mid-1800s, and sightings were rare by the early 1900s. The trapping season was closed beginning in 1929, but this didn't help much. Pollution was a major problem until the 1970s, when many laws were enacted to improve water quality in our streams and rivers. River otters were listed as a state threatened species in 1977. Their status was downgraded to state endangered in 1989. It's likely that fewer than 100 otters existed in Illinois at this time. The largest concentration lived along the Mississippi River and its backwaters in northwestern Illinois. A smaller population occurred along the Cache River in the southern tip of the state.

43. River Otter - Lutra Canadensis river otters can be found from 45û to 66û north latitude and from 120û to 139û The river otter is 2530 inches long from head to body, and its tail is http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/river_otter.htm

River Otter Genus: Lutra Species: canadensis One of the animals that can be found in the North American Taiga is the river otter. The Taiga is an area that is rocky, a bit icy, and has lots of pine trees. The climate is cold, rainy, and snowy. There isn't much sunshine. In addition, there are many varied species of plants. River otters inhabit areas that have thick woods, lakes, swamps, rocks, and logs near grassy areas, streams, rivers, ponds, and mostly fresh water. River otters can be found from 45û to 66û north latitude and from 120û to 139û west longitude. The river otter reaches sexual maturity by age two. They mate between February and march. The gestation period is 62-63 days. The female usually bears two kits. The kits are about four to five ounces. When a river otter is born, it is blind and toothless which makes it helpless. The abilities that it has are they take their first steps at seven weeks. The birth of a kit is sometime between January and May. Most of the time, the female raises her young. Kits usually have to ride on their mother's back while swimming. Kits are also taught to swim. Soon the young ones will get used to the water and become great swimming hunters (they are able to catch fish at 16 weeks). The birth interval is one year. The river otter is mainly a social animal. It doesn't migrate. A river is nocturnal and only hunt in the early morning and evening.

44. Cv Alaskan sea otters, harbor seals, river otters and penguins. grey seals, harbor seals, Alaskan sea otters, river otters, 4 species of penguins, http://www.whaleswithfur.com/cv.html

@import url(http://www.homestead.com/~media/elements/Text/font_styles.css); PETE B. W. DAVEY Education Bachelors of Science in Biology and Zoology, University of Michigan, 1987 Professional Experience Davey Consulting, April 2005-present Zoo and Aquarium Services Whales with Fur training services ADIFOY career services Marineland of Florida, St. Augustine, Florida April 2003-April 2005 Director of Training Ocean Journey, Denver, Colorado Associate Curator of Mammals/Training Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, Illinois Senior Trainer and Beluga Lead/Marine Mammal Department Mystic Aquarium, Mystic, Connecticut Seal Island Trainer General Experience Management: Design, creation and managing of a training department from the ground up Rebuild and develop training staff and programsHiring/staff development Develop protocols and procedures for all functions of department Coordinate communication with all departments Food acquisition and nutrition maintenance Budget management Animal collection/acquisition Federal permitting Public presentation development and implementation Design: Design team for new Dolphin Conservation Center of Marineland Design of new exhibits for marine mammals, terrestrials, birds for Ocean Journey

45. ENature.com Nature Guides Also at ease on land, the river otter will lope along, then slide, river otters are among the most playful of animals. A lone river otter often amuses http://www.enature.com/flashcard/show_flash_card.asp?recordNumber=MA0031

46. The Homecoming What happened to Pennsylvania s once plentiful river otters? In addition, Maryland stocked 18 otters on the Youghiogheny river near Oakland in 1989 and http://www.greenworks.tv/wildlife/homecoming.htm

The Homecoming: Pennsylvania's River Otters Produced by the Wild Resource Conservation Fund Watch the video now Length: 60 minutes What happened to Pennsylvania's once plentiful river otters? Watch this video and learn the answer to that question and many others concerning the population and characteristics of the North American river otter. See what Pennsylvanians are doing to re-build the otters' habitat and nurture the return of these water-loving mammals. This comprehensive documentary shows the challenges scientists face as they try to re-introduce the river otter into various waterways throughout the state. Key dates: Conservation of the River Otter in Pennsylvania - River otter reintroductions began in 1982. - From 1982 through 1989, 39 otters were released in the Kettle, Pine, and Loyalsock Creek basins in northcentral Pennsylvania. These otters have expanded their range and reproduced. - Otter reintroductions in northwestern Pennsylvania began with the release of four otters in the Tionesta Creek basin in 1990. In addition, Maryland stocked 18 otters on the Youghiogheny River near Oakland in 1989 and 1990. The success of these programs is due, in part, to improved water quality and resulting improved fisheries.

47. Missouri River Otters - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia The Missouri river otters are a UHL minor league hockey team. They are located in St. Charles, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missouri_River_Otters

Missouri River Otters From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The Missouri River Otters are a United Hockey League minor league hockey team. They are located in St. Charles, Missouri , a suburb of St. Louis . Mike Shanahan Jr. is the current owner and president. Kevin Kaminski is the head coach at this time. They play their home games at the Family Arena After the lockout, NHL defensemen Barret Jackman decided to stay in St. Louis and play hockey for the River Otters. edit External links Missouri River Otters official site This ice hockey team article is a stub . You can help Wikipedia by expanding it United Hockey League Eastern Division: Adirondack Frostbite Danbury Trashers Elmira Jackals Richmond RiverDogs ... Roanoke Valley Vipers Central Division: Flint Generals Kalamazoo Wings Motor City Mechanics Muskegon Fury ... Port Huron Flags Western Division: Fort Wayne Komets Missouri River Otters Quad City Mallards Rockford IceHogs Trophies and Awards Colonial Cup Tarry Cup Related Articles NHL AHL ECHL Retrieved from " http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missouri_River_Otters Categories Ice hockey team stubs Missouri sports Views Article Discussion Edit this page History Personal tools Create account / log in Navigation Main Page Community portal Current events Recent changes ... Donations Search Toolbox What links here Related changes Upload file Special pages ... Permanent link This page was last modified 01:51, 28 August 2005.

48. Grandfather Mountain: River Otters Grandfather Mountain, the highest peak in the Blue Ridge mountain range and a globally recognized nature preserve, is operated as a scenic travel attraction http://www.grandfather.com/habitats/otters.htm

Otters on display in Grandfather's Habitats Otter's Name Sex Year Arrived at GM Oconee Female Nola Female Santee Male Nottoway Male The life cycle of river otters Early European settlers trapped otters for their fur. By the early 1900s, river otters had disappeared from much of their historic range due to over trapping. In the 20th century, loss of habitat from wetland drainage and water pollution have added to the pressures on a species that was once the most widely distributed mammal in the United States and Canada. Along with weasels and minks, the river otter belongs to the Mustelidae family. Otters are characterized by an elongated body with short, sturdy legs. They weight 11 to 23 pounds and are much larger than other mustelids. Males are usually about seventeen percent larger than females. Otters have a sleek body with a short, blunt snout, a thick neck, and a thick tail that is flattened on the top and tapers to a point. The waterproof fur is short and dense. It is generally dark brown with light brown coloring under the neck, chest, and stomach. Otter feet have five toes with non-retractable claws and webbing between each toe. The heel pads on the hind feet are adapted to provide better traction on slippery surfaces.

49. WWF GUIANAS: Giant River Otters Giant river otters, Research, Guianas, Guayanas, Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname, marine turtles, goldmining, sea turtles, tepuis, amazon forest, mangroves, http://www.wwfguianas.org/Giant_Otter.htm

WHO WE ARE OUR MISSION WHERE WE WORK CONTACT US ... EARTHDAY The Central Suriname Nature Reserve, a World Heritage site, encompasses more than 1.6 millon hectares of pristine tropical rainforest interspersed with granite inselbergs and a tepui, huge sandstone rock formations that rise majestically above the forest canopy. Flowing through the reserve over rapids and dramatic waterfalls are the freshwater tributaries of the Upper Coppename River system. In June, a team funded by WWF-Guianas surveyed the Upper Coppename River, as part of its Giant Otter Regional Conservation Project to protect the freshwaters of the Guianas and their bio-indicator species, giant river otters. The project includes biodiversity assessments of key river systems and the training of local university students in river monitoring and biological survey techniques. As part of the research, tissue samples from the Anumara fish are also being collected to monitor mercury contamination from goldmining activities along the rivers. Marchal Lingaard, The Foundation for Nature Conservation in Suriname (STINASU) ornithologist and field researcher relaxing after a hard day's work at Adampada Creek, a tributary of the Upper Coppename River.

50. River Otter Printout- EnchantedLearning.com river Otter Printout. river otters, Lutra canadensis, are sleek, furry, streamlined aquatic mammals that live in major rivers in Canada and the USA. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/weasel/Riverotterprintout.shtm

Join Enchanted Learning Site subscriptions last 12 months. Click here for more information on site membership. $20.00/year or other amount (directly by Credit Card $20.00/year or other amount (via PayPal As a thank-you bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages. (Already a member? Click here. EnchantedLearning.com More Mammal Printouts EnchantedLearning.com River Otter Animal Printouts Label Me! Printouts River otters are sleek, furry, streamlined aquatic mammals that live in rivers, streams, ponds , and marshes in Canada and the USA. They are a large type of weasel (a member of the mustelid family) . Their scientific name is Lutra canadensis (Genus, species). The river otter is an endangered species because of overhunting (it was hunted for its beautiful, dense fur). River otters are nocturnal (most active at night). During the day, they rest in underground dens. Anatomy : River otters are from 3 to 4 feet (0.9-1.3 meters) long and weigh about 44-82 pounds (20-37 kg). The tail is 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30-45 cm) long. Webbed feet help the otter swim. These sleek mammals have short legs and semi-retractible claws. Both the ears and the nostrils close when the animal is under water. Fur : River otters are kept warm by their dense fur and high metabolism. They are active all year long, even through very cold winters. Careful grooming with their forepaws keeps the fur waterproof.

51. River Otter river otters are brown and black. The adults are three to four feet long, river otters are solitary creatures, except when they pair up during mating http://www.k12.de.us/warner/riverott.htm

River Otter (Lutra canadensis) River otters are brown and black. The adults are three to four feet long, including their 12 to 18 inch tail. The tail is flat and well muscled. They generally weigh 15 to 25 pounds. The males are usually larger than the females. The river otter's body is elongated. It has small ears. Its ears and nose close when it goes under the water. Its eyes are located near the top of its head, so it can see above the surface while it is swimming nearly submerged. The river otter's legs are short, with five webbed toes on each foot. It has tightly packed underfur, and its long guard hairs are water-repellent. It has teeth like a carnivore. The otter's sense of smell is very good, but its senses of sight and hearing are not as well developed. The North American river otter can be found in Canada and the United States. Otters are well adapted for aquatic life and are usually found in or near water. They can be found in marine and fresh water environments. They are found in rivers, lakes, marshs, and other inland waterways. They prefer the tributaries of major, unpolluted bodies of water where there is very little human disturbance. Log jams and submerged trees provide a resting place for them. Otters live in dens underground. Otters rarely dig dens themselves. Instead, they make their homes in abandoned beaver lodges and homes built by other animals, such as woodchucks. Brush piles, root areas under large trees and similar sites are used as temporary homes.

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54. River Otters Georgia Wetland Mammals What is a Wetland? Muskrats Raccoons Eastern Cottontail Rabbit river otters Beavers Credits Standards About Us. http://www.promotega.org/wga05016/page6.html

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55. River Otters At Knoxville Zoo North American river otters range from solitary to highly social in river otters live in all types of inland waterways, estuaries and marine coves. http://www.knoxville-zoo.org/riverotter.htm

home sitemap contact us Search Visit the Zoo Learn About Animals About the Zoo ... Zoo Store Animal Profiles River Otter Lontra canadensis lataxina Order: Carnivora Family : Mustelidae Genus: Lutra Species: canadensis Subspecies: lataxina Gestation : 245-380 days Longevity : Up to 12 years in wild and 21 years in captivity Range : Most parts of North America except for the mid and south western parts of the U.S. North American river otters range from solitary to highly social in their behavior. They are normally solitary, only pairing up for a short while during the breeding season. They eat fish, frogs, salamanders, crayfish, crabs and other aquatic invertebrates. River otters live in all types of inland waterways, estuaries and marine coves. Weighing 6 to 30 pounds, and their ears and nostrils can be closed while underwater. River otters can also see equally well above and below the water. River otters swim by moving their hind legs and tail. They can remain underwater for up to 5 minutes. When on land, they can run up to 18 mph. River otters have a thick layer of fat and more dense fur than any other land mammal.

56. River Otter In South Dakota Since this population decline, river otters have not been able to river otters are about twice the size of a mink, weighing from 15 to 25 lbs (7 to 11 http://www.sdgfp.info/Wildlife/Diversity/river_otter_in_south_dakota.htm

River Otter in South Dakota Additional Information January 2002 - Ohio river otter photos Tracking Otters River Otter Alliance - Homepage Index for Mammalian Species - Virginia Hayssen ... River Otters: Animal Information, Pictures, MapNational Geographic Kids Lontra canadensis ). Extensive trapping pressure, habitat loss or degradation, and urban development forced river otter populations near the point of extinction with the expansion of Europeans into the New World nearly 100 years ago. Since this population decline, river otters have not been able to re-establish in South Dakota. The river otter and the mink are close relatives, although specific physical characteristics and behavioral habits differ. River otters are about twice the size of a mink, weighing from 15 to 25 lbs (7 to 11 kg). Besides being larger, river otters lack a white chin patch, which is characteristic of minks. A sleek design, such as a long tail and slender body, allows river otters to swim fast and maneuver around many obstacles. The plush, brown fur is waterproof, protecting the river otter from extreme environmental conditions. River otters are lazy engineers that use abandoned or active structures created by other animals as den-sites (e.g., beavers). Shoreline foliage and debris, such as grass, fallen trees, or abandoned beaver lodges, are typical sources of cover and den-sites. Den-sites are primarily used for resting and relaxing. Females rely more heavily on den-sites with the arrival of two to three pups in March or April. Once young of the year are born, family groups of three to four river otters can be seen sliding on banks and frolicking in the water. River otters are excellent swimmers, although the majority of their time is spent on land or in dens. Because of their effortless land and water usage, river otters are sometimes called "land otters". Not many animals are able to fluently survive on land and water.

57. Defenders Of Wildlife - Save Something Wild - River Otter Restoration New Mexico is the only state where river otters have been extirpated and not yet However, river otters are several steps closer to returning to their http://www.defenders.org/wildlife/save/ro.html

Select Wolves Big Cats Bears Birds Marine Prairie Bats Near You Adopt Fishers Prairie Dogs Bison Swift Foxes ... Species Restoration Partnerships River Otter Restoration New Mexico is the only state where river otters have been extirpated and not yet reintroduced. However, river otters are several steps closer to returning to their native rivers in this state. River Otter. A coalition of government agencies, private organizations and others have convened under the umbrella of the River Otter Working Group to make the collective dream of restoration a reality. Restoration of this dynamic species is important because the presence or absence of otters is an indicator of a river’s overall health.

58. River Otter The river otter is the longest of our weasels, ranging from 3 to 4 1/2 feet Two river otters otters live in riparian habitat, where aquatic animals like http://wildlife.state.co.us/Education/mammalsguide/river_otter.asp

Personalize Site / Sign up for DOW Insider RIVER OTTER T he river otter is the longest of our weasels, ranging from 3 to 4 1/2 feet, of which the powerful, cylindrical tail (which thickens toward the base) comprises about one-third. Webbed toes and water-resistant fur suit the animal to a life spent largely in water. Otters sometimes paddle, but the force for swimming comes mostly from eel-like movements of the body and tail. O tters are rich brown in color, with silver brown beneath. The otter is about twice as long and five times as heavy as mink, and is the only other aquatic carnivore in the Rockies. O nce otters probably occurred in major streams statewide in Colorado, although they apparently have never been abundant. With settlement, subsequent water pollution and control of streamflows, otters disappeared from the state by the early part of this century. In the 1970s, however, the Colorado Division of Wildlife began to restore populations to several drainages in the state, including the Upper Colorado, the Dolores and the upper South Platte rivers. O tters live in riparian habitat, where aquatic animals like crayfish, frogs, fish, young muskrats and beavers are favored foods. Otters usually live in bank dens abandoned by beavers. They are active mostly at dawn and dusk, and appear to spend large amounts of time just playing, sliding on ice, snow and mud, and swimming gracefully for no apparent reason beyond swimming.

59. River Otter Observation Form river otters are semiaquatic members of the weasel family. Mink can be mistaken for young river otters; however otter pups would normally be http://wildlife.state.co.us/species_cons/otter/otterForm.htm

River Otter Observation Form Please complete the following questions if you've seen a river otter in Colorado. Your answers will be used to help the river otter conservation program. Last Name What is an otter? River otters are semi-aquatic members of the weasel family. They have long, torpedo-shaped bodies with short legs, a short snout and small, round ears. They have light to dark brown fur that can appear almost black when wet, and a silver-brown underbelly. Otters weigh between 15 and 25 lbs. They are about 3 to 4½ feet in length from their nose to the tip of their long furry, cylindrical tail. Their thick, muscular tail tapers toward the tip, and comprises about one-third of their length, at 12” to 17”. Several Colorado mammals, including mink, beaver and muskrats, share the same habitat as river otters and are commonly confused with otters. All have dark brown fur and can be particularly difficult to distinguish from each other when they are swimming on the surface, partially submerged, especially when viewed from a distance. When viewed on land, however, their body shape, weight, size and tails are all quite distinctive.

60. River Otter North American river otters have caught the eye of every type of person. Unfortunately river otters are hunted for their fur and this causes a decline http://www.twingroves.district96.k12.il.us/Wetlands/RiverOtter/RiverOtter.html

Preserve Gate Map Site Search Bog ... River Otter Games Introduction North American River Otters have caught the eye of every type of person. From the children who see the otter at an aquarium to a person who shops at stores where animal fur is used for clothing. Unfortunately river otters are hunted for their fur and this causes a decline in their population. Habitat pollution and destruction currently hinder their recovery. Many centuries ago people thought the River Otters were a type of large fish. Today, people know better, River Otters are relatives of the Stoats, weasels, mink, badgers and wolverines. These groups of mammals are known as Mustelids. The Mustelids all have one thing in common, they all have scent glands. They use their scent glands to mark off what is their territory so no other of their kind come and try to live there. The glands are about the size of a marble and are in their anus. This scent is given off when they are scared or when they mark their territory. The Mustelids vary in size. They range from the weasel (8 inches long) to the largest otter being over seven feet long. Otters live on land and in water whereas most of the Mustelids live either in trees or on land. River otters are in the Class Mammalia, their Order is Carnivora, their family is Mustelidae, their genus and specie is Lutra Canadensis. In the wild they live less than 10 years; in captivity they live 10 - 15 years up to 20 years.

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