Meet Olivia, The playful North American river otter pup

The video introduces Olivia, a playful otter pup, and discusses the semi-aquatic nature of river otters, highlighting their adaptations for living both on land and in water. It covers their physical features like thick fur and webbed feet that aid in swimming, as well as their ability to hunt using long whiskers. The video also touches on the historical decline of North American river otters due to fur trapping and poor water quality, and the successful conservation efforts that have helped stabilize their populations.

What is the primary habitat of river otters?

• Deserts

• Forests

• Semi-aquatic environments

• Mountains

Which feature helps river otters swim quickly?

• Long tails

• Webbed feet

• Sharp claws

• Large ears

How long can river otters stay underwater?

• 2 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 8 minutes

• 10 minutes

What was a major cause of the decline in river otter populations in the 1980s?

• Climate change

• Fur trapping

• Deforestation

• Overfishing

What has helped increase the population of North American river otters?

• New hunting techniques

• Urban development

• Reintroduction programs

• Increased rainfall