The International Otter Survival Fund’s World Otter Day falls on the last Wednesday in May. It celebrates otters across the world, including the North American river otter.
A river otter uses sensitive whiskers to help find prey in murky water. Webbed feet and a long, muscular tail help it maneuver. Watch one turn underwater and see if you can tell when the tail takes over from the feet.
About the observance
https://www.otterspecialistgroup.org/world-otter-day/
More about the featured species
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/north-american-river-otter