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Which mammal family includes otters?

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Sea otter — otter A sea otter (*Enhydra lutris*) eating a crab.

Otters belong to the family Mustelidae, which is commonly referred to as the weasel family.12

Within this family, otters are classified into their own subfamily known as Lutrinae. Mustelids are a diverse group of fur-bearing carnivores that also includes animals such as badgers, martens, weasels, and the wolverine.32