River Otter Tracks

Photo and illustrated tracks of a river otter to help identify their tracks in the field.
Photo of river otter tracks next to a measuring tape along with illustrated front and hind tracks and the track pattern of a river otter.

Photo: Terry Kem and Illustrations: Dan Goodman

River otter tracks nest to a tape measure for scale.
River otter tracks nest to a tape measure for scale.

Photo: Terry Kem

River otter tracks in sand.
River otter tracks in sand.

Photo: Terry Kem

River otter tracks with a quarter for size comparison.
River otter tracks with a quarter for size comparison.

Photo: Bob Bluett

River otter track on muddy riverbank next to man's hand.
River otter track on muddy riverbank next to man's hand.

Photo: Bob Bluett

River otter tracks in snow. Note the line caused by the otter's tail dragging on the snow.
River otter tracks in snow. Note the line caused by the otter's tail dragging on the snow.

Photo: Jared Duquette

River otter tracks in sand.
River otter tracks in sand.

Photo: Sheila Newenham

Illustrated by: Lynn Hawkinson Smith

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