Two North American river otters having a good time playing and wrestling. The river otters are kept in an open air, outdoor enclosure that is located on part of their natural habitat.
The river otter is the largest member of the weasel family found in South Carolina. The otter has a long cylindrical body with a strong tail, making it ideal for life in the water. Adult otters are 35 to 55 inches in length, about one-third of which is thier tail. The otter has short, stout legs and stands low to the ground, measuring 7 to 10 inches at the shoulder. The fur is short and very thick. Overall coloration is dark brown, though its underside may be a pale or grayish brown.
