Mammals of North Carolina:
their Distribution and Abundance

New Hanover County

sciNamecomNamedateobservernumbercommentsphoto_linkobsType
Lontra canadensisNorth American River Otter2023-03-12Jon Barker1Not sure what animal this is... I have a video and I believe it to be a river otter based upon the way it was swimming, and others believe it to be a Nutria. Thanks you for your help. - James E.L. Wade Park photo02_Photo
Lontra canadensisNorth American River Otter2020-01-25Tara Coco, Alex Chisholm2They were playing on some jet skis/ boats at the marina, I could identify them by their body shape and slick fur. - Carolina Beach State Park Marinaphoto02_Photo
Lontra canadensisNorth American River Otter2020-01-10Brennen Poston2Two otters playing in the retention pond at work. - HMF Express Retention Pond05_Sight
Lontra canadensisNorth American River Otter2012-02-19C.Helms, C. Edwards2CABE - Seen in boat trailer parking lot after SAR incident @ approx. 22:30.05_Sight
Lontra canadensisNorth American River Otter2001-03-08J. Thoburn2FOFI - Observed in Hermit's Creek. (9:30 a.m.)05_Sight
Lontra canadensisNorth American River Otter0000-00-000Lee et al.10_Lee