New Jersey River Otters: Playful Animals of the Water

Here is a resident Pine-Barrens river otter as it gazes out across the tea-colored water of the Mullica River.

​You may not ever see them, but there does exist a happy population of river otters here in our area of New Jersey. They are clever and cautious creatures, and are quite adept at staying hidden. Otters avoid contact with people, and quickly dive out of sight when they see us, but they aren't shy about leaving behind signs of their presence if you know what to look for.

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