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Bookmark or Share- All About Otters - Birth & Care of Young | United Parks & ResortsRiver and giant otters may have as many as five young in a litter, and Asian small-clawed otters may have six. Sea otters normally have a single offspring. About 2% of all otter births are multiple, but only one pup can be successfully cared for.
- What’s a Baby Otter Called & 4 More Amazing Facts!Did you know that a baby otter is called a pup or that they can’t swim as newborns? Keep reading to learn five interesting otter pup facts and to see some adorable pictures! #1: A Baby Otter is Called a Pup, Kit, or Kitten!
- Otter - WikipediaThe gestation period in otters is about 60 to 86 days. The newborn pup is cared for by the bitch, dog, and older offspring. Female otters reach sexual maturity at approximately two years of age and males at approximately three years. The holt is built under tree roots or a rocky cairn, more common in Scotland.
- Otters, facts and information - National GeographicBaby otters, called pups or kittens, stay with their mothers until they’re up to a year old, or until she has another litter. River otters don’t breed until they’re at least five years old.
- Newborn Sea Otter Pup Snuggles Up With Mom While FloatingJust days after a wild sea otter gave birth to an adorable little pup at the Great Tide Pool at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the two love to snuggle together.
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