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Beavers are large rodents, and their unique chisel teeth allow them to feed on tree bark and woody parts. Otters are carnivores, specifically, Mustelids, allied to the weasels and wolverines, martens, ferrets.

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Q: How much different is the river otter than a beaver?
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Where is Otter River in New England?

The North American River Otter lives in rivers, lakes and wetlands all over New England. So much so, that Massachusetts has an "Otter River".


What are examples of river mammals?

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Is a platypus a hybrid mix between a duck and a sea otter?

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What is a river otter's habitat?

River otters live in aquatic habitats such as streams, marshes, lakes, rivers, and pretty much any fresh water place. River otter would prefer to live in rivers or marshes around a wooded are and pool or lakes with a rocky bank.


What is bigger a wolverine or an otter?

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Do river otters live in swamps?

yes because there is a certain type of otter called the river otter


How much does an adult otter weigh?

That would depend on the species of otter you are asking about. Eurasian otter: 7 - 12 kg, Marine otter: 3 - 5.8 kg, Hairy-nosed otter: 5 - 5.9 kg, Giant Otter: 26 - 32 kg


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how much dose the sea otter weight


How much money did The Beaver gross worldwide?

The Beaver grossed $5,046,038 worldwide.


Where in Europe are otters located?

Different species of Lutrinae, the otter subfamily, can be found on 5 of the 7 continents: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.The Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) inhabits most of Europe, parts of Asia, and also northern Africa.The extremely rare hairy-nosed otter (Lutra sumatrana) has been found only in Southeast Asia.The spotted-necked otter (Hydrictis maculicollis) lives in Africa.The smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) inhabits Southeast Asia, India, and Pakistan.The North American river otter (Lontra canadensis), as its name suggests, is found in North America, in Canada and the United States.The Southern river otter (Lontra provocax) lives in the extreme south of South America.The Neotropical otter (Lontra longicaudis) inhabits much of South America as well as parts of North America (in Latin America).The marine otter (Lontra felina) lives on the western coast of South America.Sea otters inhabit the coasts of North America and Asia.The giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) is found in northern and central South America.The African clawless otter (Aonyx capensis) lives in parts of sub-Saharan Africa.The Asian small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinerea) inhabits Southeast Asia and parts of India.The sea otter (Enhydra lutris) inhabits the coasts of North America and Asia.


How much money did The Beaver gross domestically?

The Beaver grossed $970,816 in the domestic market.


How much food does a otter need?

it needs nothing as much as it can hold