These otters swim by propelling themselves with ... They can hold their breath underwater for some eight minutes. River otters, members of the weasel family, hunt at night and feed on whatever ...

They depend on mom for everything and don't start swimming on their own ... Did you know that adult river otters can hold their breath underwater for up to 8 minutes? They can also dive to a ...

Dens are usually near water and often have inconspicuous underwater entrances ... and powerful thrusts of the hind limbs. A river otter may swim at speeds up to 9.7 km/hr (6 mph), and remain submerged ...

This South American otter is the world's largest ... and La Plata river systems. These huge members of the weasel family swim by propelling themselves with their powerful tails and flexing ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. WATCH the moment a otter was spotted by keen-eyed resident swimming along the River Severn. Eleanor Morris spotted the otter with a stick in ...

Otters are perfectly suited to swimming. They have a streamlined ... and nostrils that can close underwater. River otters can hold their breath for up to eight minutes. Otters that live by rivers ...