94K views · 1.1K shares | Our North American river otter quadruplets had their first swimming lessons. Mom Mishi teaches her pups how to swim - first by floating, then light swimming, and lastly diving underwater. Our little ones haven't mastered diving just yet, but they're becoming more confident with each passing day. Soon these adorable pups will be expert swimmers! | Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village | Facebook

4.1K views · 281 reactions | RIVER OTTER KEEPER Q&A Q: Can river otters breathe underwater? Asked by @csharpeflat and @cogacoop A: While they can hold their breath underwater for long periods of time (up to 8 minutes!) they cannot breathe underwater. | The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore | Facebook

Did you know a river otter can stay underwater for as long as eight minutes? 🦦 River otters communicate with whistles, yelps, growls, and screams, as well as touch and body posture. They can grow three to four feet (0.9 to 1.2 meters) long including their tail and weigh between 11 and 30 pounds (5 to 14 kilograms). Their long, strong tail helps propel the otter through the water at quick speeds. On land a river otter can run at speeds of up to 15 miles (24 kilometers) an hour—they can slide eve

13K views · 264 reactions | Slinky ( river otter) trying to make Cowboy (rescue dog) play with her!! Animal friendships are such a beautiful thing! They can be found both in the wild and with domesticated animals, and they often show us that companionship and emotional bonds aren't just a human experience. | Hochatown Rescue Center and Petting Zoo | Facebook