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Input: River Otters are mammals that are relatives of the stoats, weasels, mink, badgers and wolverines. These groups of mammals are known as Mustelids. The Mustelids all have one thing in common, they all have scent glands that they use to mark off their territory. In the wild they live less than 10 years; in captivity they live 10 - 15 years. Range/Habitat: River otters are found along rivers, streams, and lakes and also in estuaries, coastal bogs, and large marine waterways such as Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Description The River Otter is built for swimming - they have a streamlined body, short legs with webbed feet, dense fur that keeps otters warm, a tapered tail, small ears, and nostrils that can close underwater. They can grow to be more than a meter long, from head to tail, and weight up to 14 kg. River Otter. 1 River otters can hold their breath for up to 8 minutes while under water. 2 River otters spend two-thirds of the time on land. 3 Otters always wash themselves after every meal. 4 The otter is the largest member of the weasel family. 5 River otters can dive to a depth of 60 feet. 6 Baby otters are called pups. Basic Facts About North American River Otters The North American River Otter is the only river otter found north of Mexico. Its luscious pelt, which is waterproof and allows the river otter to regulate its temperature, was also a staple of the French fur trade in the 1700-1800s, has drawn hunters for hundreds of years. The color of its fur ranges from grey and white to brown and black. Diet Male sea otters live for 10 to 15 years, Female live from 15 to 20 years. The population is unknown because the river otter is one of the hardest mammals to census, but is estimated to be over 100,000 based on harvest reports. Range. River otters can be found in streams, lakes, reservoirs, wetlands and along marine coasts in all states and territories of the United States and Canada. River otters are being reintroduced in the Rocky Mountain region to counter the population decrease in the 1800s. Behavior. River otters live in all types of habitats. 10 to 15 years for a male. 15 to 20 usually for a female good percentage can live to about 20, and one has lived all the way up to 28 in an aquarium. they have easily wearable teeth which can probably be the cause of the shorter lifespan. 10 to 15 years for a male. Basic Facts About North American River Otters. The North American River Otter is the only river otter found north of Mexico. Its luscious pelt, which is waterproof and allows the river otter to regulate its temperature, was also a staple of the French fur trade in the 1700-1800s, has drawn hunters for hundreds of years. The color of its fur ranges from grey and white to brown and black. Females give birth to 1 to 6 young per litter, with an average of 2 to 3. Otters are born with fur, but are otherwise helpless. Females give birth, nurse, and care for their young in a den near the water. The young are weaned at about 3 months old and begin to leave their mother at 6 months old. Adult females care for their juvenile offspring, who disperse by the time the otters give birth again. Sexual maturity is reached at 2 to 3 years of age. Did you know? River otters can hold their breath for up to 8 minutes while under water. River otters spend two-thirds of the time on land. Otters always wash themselves after every meal. The otter is the largest member of the weasel family. River otters can dive to a depth of 60 feet. Baby otters are called pups. Female Sea Otters live up to 15-20 years. Male Sea Otters live up to 10-15 years. Query: how long did otters live
Output:
Otters live less than 10 years in the wild and in captivity they live for 10 to 15 years.