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Animals
Reintroduced in the 1990s and now widespread on Indiana rivers. Watch for slides, latrines and rolling groups.
Field facts
HabitatRivers, reservoirs, marshes
RangeMost of the state; strongest in the north and south-east
When to lookYear-round; easiest in winter
StatusLeast Concern; recovered in Indiana (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesBeaver — broad tail and blunt head, Mink — much smaller
Field note: A muddy slide on a steep bank is often the first sign otters are using a stretch of river.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Stay on the bank. Otters abandon good habitat if disturbed repeatedly.
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