River Otter

1. River Otter Danielle M

2. The animal I am researching is a River Otter.

3. The River Otter has whiskers. They are brown with black noses , small closable ears , and a sleek body with deep fur.

4. T he River Otter is found in North America.

5. The River Otter eats fish , crustaceans, amphibians, and trout.

6. The River Otter lives in rivers , streams , ponds , and marshes.

7. The River Otter adapts to its environment by using its hind webbed feet.

8. Five Additional Facts about the River Otter are... • 1. River Otters are underwater acrobats. • 2. River Otters have 6 pups in a litter. • 3. River Otters can stay underwater for up to 4 minutes. • 4. As River Otters dive they close their noses and their ears to keep the water out. • 5. River Otters hunt underwater skillfully.

9. I used national www. Geographic kids.com/

10. This report was made by: • My name is Danielle M. • I am 8 years old. • I like to draw and read. • I chose the River Otter because I like to watch them at the Salisbury zoo when they do flips. • When I grow up I want to be a vet.