Thirteen extant otter species. Coastal, riverine, and lacustrine habitats on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. Most are crepuscular; sea otters are the diurnal exception.
Start with Species for identification by morphology and range. Habitat & range covers terrain and watershed selection. Field practice bundles the operational chapters — observation protocol and safety considerations.
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