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 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.
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.
There are three major rivers in the state of North Carolina. They are the Neuse River, the Roanoke River, and the Yadkin River.
River Otter (3 species), Sea Otter, Giant Otter, Hairy Nosed Otter, Japanese Otter, European Otter, Spotted Necked Otter, Marine Otter, African Clawless Otter, Oriental Small Clawed Otter. 13 species
The Red River of the north starts at Wahpeton SD
All otters are carnivores, although some species (such as the North-American river otter) can be considered omnivores.