North American river otters

GPTKB entity

Predicate	Object
gptkbp:instanceOf	gptkb:species
gptkbp:activityPattern	mainly nocturnal
gptkbp:commonName	gptkb:lake
gptkbp:communication	vocalizations scent marking
gptkbp:conservationStatus	Least Concern
gptkbp:diet	gptkb:fish amphibians crustaceans
gptkbp:distribution	gptkb:Canada gptkb:Mexico gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:divingDepth	up to 8 minutes
gptkbp:family	gptkb:Mustelidae
gptkbp:firstDescribed	gptkb:Sabine 1822
gptkbp:furColor	brown gray
gptkbp:furTrade	historically significant
gptkbp:genus	gptkb:Lontra
gptkbp:gestationPeriod	61-63 days
gptkbp:habitat	lakes marshes rivers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label	North American river otters
gptkbp:IUCNStatus	12302
gptkbp:length	66-107 cm
gptkbp:lifespan	8-9 years in the wild up to 21 years in captivity
gptkbp:litterSize	1-6 pups
gptkbp:molting	once a year
gptkbp:nativeRange	gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:order	gptkb:Carnivora
gptkbp:playBehavior	frequent play
gptkbp:predators	gptkb:coyotes bobcats birds of prey
gptkbp:reproduction	delayed implantation
gptkbp:scentMarking	anal glands
gptkbp:scientificName	gptkb:Lontra_canadensis
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism	males larger than females
gptkbp:socialStructure	solitary or small groups
gptkbp:swimmingAbility	excellent swimmer up to 11 km/h
gptkbp:tailLength	30-50 cm
gptkbp:teeth	carnassial teeth
gptkbp:threats	habitat loss water pollution trapping
gptkbp:webbedFeet	yes
gptkbp:weight	5-14 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent	gptkb:Buttonwood_Park_Zoo
gptkbp:bfsLayer	6