European Otter vs North American River Otter
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
European Otter
0.7 m
Human
1.75 m
North American River Otter
1.3 m
| European Otter | North American River Otter | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6–14 kg | 5–14 kg |
| Length | 55–70 cm | 0.9–1.3 m |
| Top Speed | 12 km/h | – |
| Lifespan | 5–12 yrs | 8–16 yrs |
| Gestation | 63 days | 290 days |
| Offspring | 1–4 | 1–5 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Crepuscular | Crepuscular |
| Migration | Resident | Sedentary |
| Habitat | River, Lake, coastal, Wetland | River, Wetland, Forest, Coast |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Family | Mustelidae | Mustelidae |
| Order | Carnivora | Carnivora |