No. Sea otters are found only in the northwestern Pacific. The river otter is found in North Carolina.
There are two subspecies of otters in North Carolina. Lontra canadensis lataxina or the river otter lives throughout the Coastal Plain and Piedmont, whereas Lontra canadensis canadensis [sic] or Northern river otter is apparently the from in the mountains.
North American river otter was created in 1777.
The North American river otter is a consumer. Trust me, I KNOW!
The North American River Otter lives in rivers, lakes and wetlands all over New England. So much so, that Massachusetts has an "Otter River".
North American Taiga
The Rocky River is in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. The Reddies River is located in northwestern North Carolina.
Neuse River is the Longest river in North Carolina which is approximately 275 miles in length.
Close relatives found here, but no ferrets. Residents are the mink, long tailed weasel, least weasel, river otter.
River Otter
There are three major rivers in the state of North Carolina. They are the Neuse River, the Roanoke River, and the Yadkin River.
No species of otter hibernates. In fact, both the North American river otter and the Eurasian river otter are well adapted to the temperate climates in which they live. Both are known for sliding in the snow, and they maintain active winter lives.
The Red River of the north starts at Wahpeton SD