A mature otter weighs l5 to 30 pounds and averages 50-60 inches from top of nose to top of tail. Otter fur is always a value due to its density and rich, dark brown color. It is unlawful to kill otters in Pennsylvania, but many other states with higher populations of this furbearer allow trapping. Otters obtain most of their food from water. Fish, frogs, turtles, snails, crayfish and mussels are their main diet.
Otters are actually more at home in water than on land.
They have webbed feet and are graceful swimmers. They are fast enough to catch a trout and can stay submerged up to four minutes. The beaver is common in Wyoming County and can be found in many of our streams. Their unique ability to change their environment makes them special. A beaver dam is an interesting place for nature-lovers to visit.