Little Otter (2005)

Inhabiting five of the continents of the world, Otters are truly amazing mammals. Otters are very smart; they are one of only a handful of tool using mammals. The North American River Otter is probably the most numerous otter species. When European settlers arrived and started developing the land in America, the otter habitat became threatening, but numerous reintroduction programs have now been established.

Fossils of North American River Otters have dated back to the Pleistocene period and archeological remains have been uncovered from 200 B.C. to the mid-1400s. North American River Otters once lived throughout North America. Native Americans hunted otters largely for their dense fur which allowed them to keep warm.

Cold Cast Porcelain Resin
Size: 10 X 2 3/4 X 1 3/4"