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River Otter Ecology Project
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We work to create lasting protections for local waterways using community science, research, education, and advocacy. Our ambassador is the North American River Otter – an indicator of healthy waters.
Otters for Waters
https://riverotterecology.org/
So many river otters...

(Video and Otter Spotter Report by Sheila M)
November 15, 2025 at 3:21 AM
This afternoon we watched salmon spawning in our local creek.

No river otters in sight...
November 15, 2025 at 2:59 AM
A romp of river otters on the Verde River, Cottonwood, AZ.

(video by an anonymous observer)

#OttersforWaters
November 2, 2025 at 1:36 AM
2/2
September 30, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Sometimes a bobcat falls right to sleep in front of your research camera.

1/2
September 30, 2025 at 3:49 AM
River otter catches a fish, but her pup nabs it and runs away.
September 17, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Derelict concrete is a habitat element for these urban river otters.

(Video by K James)
August 25, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Suburban street as a wildlife corridor.

Top-notch Otter Spotting by Taylor R
August 20, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Strange things happen in the night.
August 15, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Some days later...
July 24, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Bobcat considers its next move.
July 16, 2025 at 2:56 AM
We don't mean to be scolds, but videos like this send the wrong message. Otters are wild animals, and the illegal pet trade is problematic for a number of the 14 otter species around the world.

Here's a video of wild baby river otters with their mom, where they belong. They're cute too.
June 29, 2025 at 1:37 AM
First river otter pups of the year on one of our research cameras.

(The pups are making the chirping sound.)
June 18, 2025 at 12:23 AM