Let’s learn some North American river otter facts on this #WorldOtterDay! 🦦 North American river otters live and thrive in a variety of climates! They are found as north as Canada and as south as Mexico. 🦦 River otters can hold their breath for up to eight minutes! 🦦 This species can grow up to four feet long, with their tail making up about a third of their total length. 🦦 Celebrate World Otter Day with Walle, Boomer, and Opie today at CMA! | Clearwater Marine Aquarium

💙🦦 North American river otters are considered a keystone species, which means other species in the same habitat largely depend on the existence of river otters. They are a top predator and their presence also reflects the health of the ecosystem around them. Find river otters, and you will find healthy streams and rivers. 💧👋 See them at American Trail! | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute