north american river otter

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North American river otters, like most predators, prey upon the most readily accessible species. Fish is a favored food among the otters, but they also consume various amphibians such as salamanders and frogs, freshwater clams, mussels, snails, turtles and crayfish. Instances of river otters eating small mammals and occasionally birds have been reported as well.