Otter Water
by Nick Boren
Title
Otter Water
Artist
Nick Boren
Medium
Photograph - Nikon Photography
Description
I was fortunate to be able to capture an image of this pair of otters out feeding at Cheadle Lake, in the town of Lebanon Oregon. It is the first time I have seen otters out there.
From Wikipedia:
For most otters, fish is the staple of their diet. This is often supplemented by frogs, crayfish and crabs.[12] Some otters are experts at opening shellfish, and others will feed on available small mammals or birds. Prey-dependence leaves otters very vulnerable to prey depletion. Sea otters are hunters of clams, sea urchins and other shelled creatures. They are notable for their ability to use stones to break open shellfish on their bellies. This skill must be learned by the young.[13]
Otters are active hunters, chasing prey in the water or searching the beds of rivers, lakes or the seas. Most species live beside water, but river otters usually enter it only to hunt or travel, otherwise spending much of their time on land to prevent their fur becoming waterlogged. Sea otters are considerably more aquatic and live in the ocean for most of their lives.
Otters are playful animals and appear to engage in various behaviors for sheer enjoyment, such as making waterslides and sliding on them into the water. They may also find and play with small stones. Different species vary in their social structure, some being largely solitary, while others live in groups โ in a few species these groups may be fairly large.
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January 12th, 2024
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