The otter lecture is about the natural history of the North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) in Florida, particularly south Florida and also includes information on all 13 otter species in the world and the relatives of the otter. The lecture is scheduled for 50 minutes plus a 10 minute break. There will be 15 minutes at the end of the lecture to ask questions.

 

Otter Arrival to the New World

 Geographical Range 

 Otter Habitat 

Otter Diet 

Predators and Risk Factors 

Physical Characteristics 

Life Span 

Reproduction 

Development of Young 

Otter Behavior 

Catching Prey 

Social Groups 

Otter Territories 

Otter Communication