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The North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis), also known as the Northern River Otter or the Common Otter, is a semi-aquatic mammal endemic to the North American continent, found in and along its waterways and coasts. An adult river otter can weigh between 5 and 14 kg (11 and 30 lb). The river otter is protected and insulated by a thick, water-repellent coat of fur. The river otter, a member of the weasel family, is equally versatile in the water and on land. The otter establishes a burrow close to the water's edge in river, lake, swamp, coastal shoreline, tidal flat, or estuary ecosystems. Their dens have many tunnel openingsone of which generally allows the otter to enter and exit the body of water. Female otters give birth in these underground burrows, producing litters of one to six young. North American river otters hunt during the night and prey upon the species that are the most readily accessible. Fishes are a favored food among the otters, but they also consume various amphibians, turtles, and crayfish. There have been instances of river otters eating small mammals, including beavers. The species can be preyed upon by both terrestrial and aquatic animals alike. The range of the North American river otter has been significantly reduced by habitat loss, beginning with the European colonization of North America. However, in some regions their population is controlled to allow the trapping and harvesting of otters for their pelts. River otters are very susceptible to environmental pollution, which is a likely factor in the continued decline of their numbers. A number of reintroduction projects have been initiated to help stabilize the reduction in the overall river otter population.

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Blue at the River

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:05:04 GMT

A beautiful day at the Stanislaus River with lots of birds and Blue.

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Tags : Miniature, River, Schnauzer, Stanilaus

Blue at the Stanilaus River

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:26:02 GMT

This is Blue playing on the beach at the McHenry Recreation Area in Escalon, CA

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Tags : California, Escalon, Miniature, Schnauzer, Stanilaus River, dog, fetch

feral man

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:12:55 GMT

This fellow has been consistently removing the lids off the trash cans in McHenry and leaving the cans open to fill with rain water and for animals to further spread the contents. He's also the same fellow who enters and leaves the Area on foot via C loop. Just before this video was taken I watched him eat food from the trash can and toss the left overs on a table and ground. I don't mean to condemn this guy but just want you to see what I'm seeing. This is for your eyes only and I'll delete it after you've seen it.

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Tags : feral, man

Blue at the Colorado River

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:35:00 GMT

This is a quick video of Blue, a Miniature Schnauzer, at the Colorado River near Bullhead City, AZ

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