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Scientific name:  Lutra Lutra

Adult Size:
 57 - 70 cm

Adult Weight:
 10.1 kg

Top Speed: Swim at a top speed of 10-12 krn/hr

Life Span: 4 years

Habitat: lakes, streams, rivers, and ponds

Diet: Fish. Otters are also known to eat whatever is easiest to find, like crustaceans, molluscs, insects, birds, oysters, shellfish, crabs, crayfish, frogs, rodents, turtles and aquatic invertebrates 

Other interesting facts: The otter is a very playful animal and are believed to take part in some activities just for the enjoyment - some make waterslides to slide down into the water!

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