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What is a river otter's habitat?

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Anonymous

14y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

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.

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