Canadian Otter

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The Canadian otter lives near lakes and rivers in Canada and parts of America.

It is a superb swimmer, gliding and twisting through the water to catch fish.

Did you know?

Canadian otters are very lively and playful, even when they are grown up. They like to make mud slides to play on.

Wow!

They are able to close their ears and nostrils when swimming underwater, and can stay under for eight minutes without coming up for air!

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