Thursday, 26 October 2023

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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  1. Una bonita entrada con esa nutria paseando tan feliz. Un abrazo.

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  2. Otter never comes onto city streets here

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  3. Can't imagine seeing an otter crossing the street!! Lucky you getting to see so many animals in your neighbourhood.

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    1. we keep little forest in our neighborhood....

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  4. É de facto um pouco bizarro, uma lontra atravessar uma rua. Mas acontece...
    Votos de um bom fim de semana, minha amiga.
    Beijinhos!

    Mário Margaride

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  5. The otter on
    The road ...
    stranger .

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  6. Wow. Thanks for sharing
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    Have a lovely weekend

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  7. So cute !
    Have a nice weekend !
    Anna

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  8. Curious and I imagine that beautiful to see, they are not seen because of my place of residence, if the squirrels rummaging and in autumn the nuts and fruits of the trees,
    Best regards.

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    1. I see...

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  9. De estos lados del trópico no, debido a que no es su hábitat. Un abrazo. Carlos

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  10. How cool to see an otter crossing the road!
    Happy Sunday!

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    1. Love it....

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  11. Wow, that is strange to see an otter crossing the street. Great sighting and photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a wonderful week!

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  12. We see them at the river but what a surprise to find this one in the street! Amazing! Hope he got to a good river or pond!

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    1. hopefully, the otter finds the good place....

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