Meet Olivia! She's a North American river otter at Downtown Aquarium - Denver, and she's very happy her species is fighting back from being on the brink of extinction. | Great Big Story

8.2K views · 512 reactions | 簾 North American river otters are considered a keystone species, which means other species in the same habitat largely depend on the existence of river otters. They are a top predator and their presence also reflects the health of the ecosystem around them. Find river otters, and you will find healthy streams and rivers.  See them at American Trail! | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute | Facebook

ICYMI: The otterly exciting river otter habitat renovations are complete! Come see Piper & Hudson in their new digs during your next visit. | The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

Have you visited the North American river otters this winter? Cozy up in the log cabin at the Edward Mardigian Sr. River Otter Habitat, which features floor-to-ceiling acrylic windows that allow you to get nose-to-nose with these charismatic creatures. #DetroitZoo #ZooinWinter #VitaminZ | Detroit Zoo