The 13 Species of Otter

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The 13 species of otter are:

• The African Clawless Otter, Aonyx capensis
• The Asian Small-Clawed Otter, Aonyx cinereus
• The Congo Clawless Otter, Aonyx congicus
• The Sea Otter, Enhydra lutris
• The North American River Otter, Lontra canadensis
• The Marine Otter, Lontra felina
• The Neotropical Otter, Lontra longicaudis
• The South American River Otter, Lontra provocax
• The Eurasian Otter, Lutra lutra
• The Spotted-Necked Otter, Lutra maculicollis
• The Hairy-Nosed Otter, Lutra sumatrana
• The Smooth-Coated Otter, Lutrogale perspicillata
• The Giant Otter, Pteronura brasiliensis