Lutra canadensis
Size: to 30" (body)
Habitat: in and around water
Notes:
River otters are shy but playful creatures that spend much of their time just splashing around. They don't like human encroachment and are uncommon nowadays.
An assortment of mammals that might be observed in and around the water.
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Beetles are differentiated from bugs by having the first pair of wings developed into armored shields, which protect the second pair of wings and the soft body. They can still fly with their second pair of wings, which fold up out of sight when not in use. Only adults are shown here.
Water Scavenger Beetle
Hydrophilus triangularis
to 1.3"
Adults feed mainly on plant matter; larvae are carnivorous. Other diving beetles are predatory.
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