river otter

noun

: any of various Old and New World otters (especially genera Lutra and Lontra)

especially : one (Lontra canadensis) of Alaska, Canada, and the conterminous U.S. found in aquatic environments from marine coastal regions to high mountains

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While the child escaped with scratches and bites, this has not been the only attack recorded of the incredibly cute river otter. —

Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024 These winding waterways provide an oasis for wetland wildlife like the southwest river otter. —

John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024 The mother told authorities that the river otter pulled her son into the water and dragged him underneath. —

Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 14 Sep. 2024 One river otter was trapped where the attacked happened and transported to the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab to be evaluated and tested for rabies. —

Rebekah Riess, CNN, 14 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for river otter