A playful, young otter learns how to paddle with his hind feet, use his powerful tail as a rudder, and root in the river bottom mud for crayfish.

A baby river otter learns to swim, dive, and play in her natural habitat and, encouraged by her mother, begins to explore on her own, learning to escape shoreline predators. Includes facts about North American river otters and resources from the River Otter Ecology Project.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to river otters. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.

This book discusses the near extinction, return, and future of the river otters.

Explores the world of the North American river otter, describing the playful mammal's behavior and characteristics.