river otter

collocation in English

meaningsofriverandotter

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river
noun[C]
uk
/ˈrɪv.ər/us
/ˈrɪv.ɚ/
a natural wide flow of fresh water across the land into the sea, a lake, or ...
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otter
noun[C]
uk
/ˈɒt.ər/us
/ˈɑː.t̬ɚ/
a mammal with four legs and short brown fur that swims well and ...
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(Definition ofriverandotterfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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An adultriverotterhas a total of 36 teeth.
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Theriverotteris protected and insulated by a thick, water-repellent coat of fur.
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On land, theriverottercan walk, run, bound, or slide.
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The continual decrease in prey numbers also causes problems for the southernriverotter.
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The results showed signs of the southernriverotterwere found in 32 of the 275 surveyed sites within the three parks.
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In addition, the length of the trachea of theriverotteris intermediate between that of terrestrial carnivores and marine mammals.
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Other wild life that can be seen are moose, black bear,riverotter, and red fox.
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The popular outdoor exhibits feature ariverotter, a porcupine, sheep, grey fox, and birds of prey.
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Theriverotter, a member of the weasel family, is equally versatile in the water and on land.
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The smell and hearing abilities of theriverotterare acute.
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Endangered species include maned wolf neotropicalriverotterand marsh deer.
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