10/30/2026
That Friday feeling... 😌🦦
Not only are North American river otter faces adorable, they're functional, too! A river otter's nose and ears can close up in the water to prevent the water from flowing in, and they can hold their breath for up to 8 minutes! Their whiskers can sense movement in the water, which might tip them off to fish that are within easy reach.
Luani was showing off his perfect little face, and you can tell him apart from Piper, our female river otter, by their noses and ears. Luani has a bigger nose, and Piper has pointy little ears! Visit Luani and Piper and see if you can tell them apart!
[📷: Caretaker Elyse]
