Meet Olivia! She's a North American river otter at Downtown Aquarium - Denver, and she's very happy her species is fighting back from being on the brink of extinction. | Great Big Story

Giant river otters eat like they’re in a competitive speed eating contest. They grab a fish, tear into it with those powerful jaws, and it’s gone before the fish even realizes it’s dinner. No table manners at all. #giantriverotter #otters #pantanal #brazil #animals #sonyalpha #wildlife #nature #riverlife | Amber Favorite Photography

Learn all about the diet of river otters this #WildlifeWednesday! 📹 by Spencer Campbell | The Fur-Bearers

Stop by American Trail to visit our newest resident, Ashkii, who is otterly adorable. North American river otters have a third eyelid, or nictitating membrane, that protects the eye and allows the otter to see when swimming underwater. The otter's ears and nostrils close underwater. VISIT: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/visit. | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

💙🦦 North American river otters are considered a keystone species, which means other species in the same habitat largely depend on the existence of river otters. They are a top predator and their presence also reflects the health of the ecosystem around them. Find river otters, and you will find healthy streams and rivers. 💧👋 See them at American Trail! | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Volunteer videographer Dale Bohlke captured some great river otter footage this month that we thought might brighten up your day! | Yellowstone National Park