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River Otter Latrines: Finding and Identifying Them

Winterberry Wildlife Posted on December 19, 2021 by Janet PesaturoDecember 19, 2021
river otter latrines

Some animals drop scat indiscriminately, some distribute it strategically along travel routes, and others, like the river otter (Lontra canadensis), have special sites for eliminating, called latrines. But river otter latrines are more than toilets. Interesting behaviors can be observed … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Weasel family | Tagged otter latrine, otter scat, otter scent mound, otter toilet, river otter latrine | 16 Replies

River Otters Scent Marking – Video

Winterberry Wildlife Posted on April 19, 2016 by Janet PesaturoOctober 19, 2016
River otters scent marking. Video of family of river otters scatting, rolling, and grooming.

Scent is an important medium of communication for many animals, and the river otter, Lontra canadensis, takes it to a new level. It seems to make a celebration of elimination. I placed a trail camera on a lake shore in … Continue reading →

Posted in Weasel family | Tagged lontra canadensis, otter roll, otter scat, otter spraint, otters scent marking, river otter, river otter video | 11 Replies
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