River Otters Pin

River Otters are playful creatures and fun to watch as they frolic, wrestle and slide down hills near the water's edge. Generally active at night, these carnivores prefer fish, but also consume various amphibians, crayfish, turtles, insects and even birds. Otters have thick, water repellant fur coats, webbed feet, ears and nostrils that completely close underwater, as well as powerful tails and flexible streamlined bodies, which they use to propel themselves through the water.

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To help raise understanding of wildlife in the park, Yosemite Conservancy helps fund critical wildlife research conducted by Yosemite National Park Service. These projects, in turn, inform strategies and conservation plans to help ensure the future of the these wonderful animals. To learn more about the wildlife management projects Yosemite Conservancy is funding visit: yosemite.org