Otters on Pea Island

Published 3:57 pm Thursday, February 4, 2021

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A romp of North American river otters was seen recently on Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Otters move easily through water, powered by a muscular tail and webbed feet. They also move well on land.

Their diet consists of turtles, crayfish, frogs, fish and a variety of amphibians.

Karen Lebing photo, courtesy USFWS

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