North American River Otter vs Stoat
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
North American River Otter
1.3 m
Human
1.75 m
Stoat
0.32 m
| North American River Otter | Stoat | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5–14 kg | 25–440 g |
| Length | 0.9–1.3 m | 17–32 cm |
| Top Speed | – | 32 km/h |
| Lifespan | 8–16 yrs | 1–7 yrs |
| Gestation | 290 days | 280 days |
| Offspring | 1–5 | 4–9 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Crepuscular | Diurnal |
| Migration | Sedentary | Resident |
| Habitat | River, Wetland, Forest, Coast | Forest, Woodland, Taiga, Mountain, Farmland, Grassland, Wetland |
| Regions | North America | Nordics, Europe |
| Family | Mustelidae | Mustelidae |
| Order | Carnivora | Carnivora |