The sighting shows that the revival of the animal, which was once nearly extirpated from Pennsylvania, continues throughout the region.
A river otter took a selfie in Ridley Creek, ending a 100-year absence for ‘the most elusive aquatic animal in Pa.’
“If that property had been developed it would have been devastating to that habitat,” said Kate Etherington, executive director of the Trust, adding that the otters are, “certainly benefiting from the adjacent open space.”Though never completely gone, river otters were once nearly eradicated from Pennsylvania in the 19th century because of water pollution, over-trapping, and deforestation.
River otters are curious and playful. They gracefully slide on ice, snow and muddy banks. They play with sticks, and each other. But it’s rare to catch a glimpse of one. A mature male weighs between 10 and 25 pounds and measures 30 to 40 inches long. Females are about 25% smaller. They are muscular, with a long tapered tail, a broad face, and slightly protruding eyes. They navigate underwater for up to a quarter-mile without coming up for air, able to stay submerged up to four minutes.
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