Do River Otters Drink Water?

Unlike sea otters, river otters are agile on land, can climb trees and move 25 miles or more between watersheds. They seek a source of fresh water, to drink and help groom their thick fur, and good supplies of prey.

What do river otters drink?

Water: River otters drink water. Pattern: Suitable habitat consists of riparian and other wetland vegetation associated with a large, permanent water source.

Do river otters sleep in the water?

While river otters paddle through the water using all four of their webbed feet, otters swim primarily with their rear flippers, using their tails as rudders. ... They even eat and sleep in the water, while floating on their backs.