An Otter from a River - Nature 102

We find an otter crossing the street in our neighborhood sometimes. There are several reasons this river otter did it.  

Image 1- An otter starts to cross street.

We think the otter crossing a road to find water or other rivers which may provide foods, and even shelters or mates.

Otters have a lot of predators, some of them might be surprising that are wolves, bears and coyotes. So, otters might try to escape from their predators by crossing the streets. 

Other reason is just curiosity, otters might to explore their environment by crossing the roads who knows they will find new opportunities. Unfortunately, they are not aware the danger of traffic.

Image 2- The Otter crossing in action.

In our areas, river otters consume fish (perch, sunfish, catfish and carp), frog, turtle, mussels and crayfish.

Image 3- The otter approaching a drain.

Actually, this animal will consume whatever foods which are available surrounding it, called as the opportunistic feeder.

Image 4- The otter reaches a drain's gate.

Have you seen this animal around your areas?

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