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Where do river otters rest and shelter?
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A sea otter (Enhydra lutris) eating a crab.
To rest and find shelter, river otters seek refuge in a variety of locations along the shoreline. They typically utilize:
- Underground holes
- Rock crevices
- Beaver lodges
- Cavities within root systems
- Dense vegetation along the water's edge
Additionally, river otters may shelter their young in a burrow located along a riverbank.12