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European Otter
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🦦 Discover the European Otter
The European otter is an excellent swimmer that requires clean water and natural riverbanks.
🔎 At a Glance
- Habitat: rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands
- Diet: mainly fish, amphibians, and small aquatic animals
- Activity: mostly dusk and night
- Characteristic: streamlined body and webbed feet
🌊 Where does it live?
Otters need clean water with sufficient food and sheltered banks. Connections between water areas are important.
🐾 How it lives
The European otter is largely solitary. It hunts in the water and can travel long distances along riverbanks.
✨ Special features of this animal
Its whiskers help it detect movements in the water. A dense coat keeps it warm while swimming.
💡 Did you know?
- Otters can close their nose and ears while diving.
- Their whiskers aid in hunting.
- Natural riverbanks help otters move around.
🌿 Threats & Protection
Water quality, roads, and habitat fragmentation remain important concerns. Clean, connected aquatic nature helps.
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