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What classification is a otter?
Mammal
Otters/Class
Are otters in the canine family?
Order – Carnivora The scientific order Carnivora includes all mammals belonging to the dog, cat, and bear families, as well as raccoons and otters.
What is a group of otters on land called?
The collective nouns for otters are bevy, family, lodge, romp (being descriptive of their often playful nature) or, when in water, raft.
What family is the river otter in?
Mustelids
North American river otter/Family
Are there otters in Alberta?
The River Otter is found throughout the forested region of Alberta but is most common in the Boreal Forest Natural Region. Northern River Otter (Lutra canadensis).
Where are otters in Alberta?
The River Otter is found throughout the forested region of Alberta but is most common in the Boreal Forest Natural Region. Alberta Environment and Parks.
What is a group of foxes?
skulk
A group of foxes is called a skulk. The word skulk comes from a Scandinavian word, and generally means to wait, lurk or move stealthily. Foxes have a bit of a reputation for being sneaky so this word seems to work quite well! A group of wild cats is called a destruction.
What is an otter’s classification?
Otter Scientific Name & Classification European otter. The European otter ( Lutra lutra ), also called the Eurasian otter, inhabits Europe, most of Asia and parts of North Africa. North American river otter. The North American river otter ( Lontra canadensis) became one of the major animals hunted and trapped for fur in North America after European contact. Sea otter. Giant otter.
What are the different types of otters?
Feeding, habitat, anatomy, reproduction, distribution, communication, predators and all the information about otters. Types of Otters. There are 13 species of otters. Some of the best known are the Giant otter, the Sea otter, the Northern river otter among others.
What is the classification of a sea otter?
Its phylum is classified as Chordata. The Sea Otters class is Mammalia.Its order is Carnivora. The family of the Southern Sea Otter is Mustelidae . Its genus is labeled as Enhydra and its species lutris. The Southern Sea Otter got its name from being an otter that lived in the water.
What are the characteristics of an otter?
Physical Characteristics Size. River otters range in size from about 87 to 153 cm (34-60 in.) and 3 to 14 kg (7-31 lbs.). Body Shape. River otters typically have slender, streamlined, serpentine bodies. Coloration. Limbs. Tail. Head. Fur.