Otters are carnivorous mammals in the subfamily Lutrinae. The 13 extant otter species are all semiaquatic, aquatic, or marine. Lutrinae is a branch of the Mustelidae family, which includes weasels, badgers, mink, and wolverines, among other animals.

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Mar 19, 2025 · otter, (subfamily Lutrinae), any of 13 species of semiaquatic mammals that belong to the weasel family (Mustelidae) and are noted for their playful behaviour. The otter has a lithe and slender body with short legs, a strong neck, and a long flattened tail that helps propel the animal gracefully through water.

Feb 10, 2025 · An otter refers to a semiaquatic carnivorous mammal of the subfamily Lutrinae under Mustelidae, a family that also includes weasels, badgers, minks, stoats, wolverines, and others. There are currently 13 living otter species found …

Otters are opportunistic carnivorous mammals in the subfamily Lutrinae. There are 13 existing species, all semiaquatic or marine, with varied diets based on crustaceans, fish, molluscs, amphibians, invertebrates and more.

Otter is a common name for a carnivorous mammal in subfamily Lutrinae. The 13 extant otter species are all semiaquatic or aquatic, with diets based on fish and invertebrates.

Otters are carnivorous mammals in the subfamily Lutrinae. The 13 extant otter species are all semiaquatic, aquatic or marine, with diets based on fish and invertebrates. Lutrinae is a branch of the Mustelidae family, which also includes weasels, badgers, mink, …

The aims of the OSG, as set out by the IUCN, are to: 1. Provide leadership for the conservation of all otter species (Lutrinae). 2.

The Lutrinae subfamily comprises 13 species of otters, each uniquely adapted to their environments. From the North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) to the sea otter (Enhydra lutris), these mammals can be found in a variety of freshwater and …

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