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Mammals
Otter
Lutra lutra
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 8-15 years
- Weight
- 5-14 kg
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
The Otter (Lutra lutra) is a carnivore species found in Rivers, lakes, and coasts. It typically lives 8-15 years, weighing around 5-14 kg, and is currently classified as Near Threatened on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the otter: Sea otters hold hands while sleeping so they don't drift apart.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.