River Otter

The river otter’s body is built for a semi-aquatic lifestyle. They swim by moving their hind legs and tail. Their ears and nose automatically close when diving and they can stay submerged for up to eight minutes. Their thick water-repellent fur coat keeps them well insulated. Once widely hunted for their beautiful and durable fur, river otters are now protected in Kansas. Known for being playful, they can often be observed wrestling or chasing one another.