Otter (Lutra lutra) swimming, Northmavine, Shetland. Some prey, perhaps a crab, is visible in its mouth.
18 July 2013
Otter swimming in the sea
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Shetland - Northmavine
Otter (Lutra lutra) swimming, Northmavine, Shetland. Note its long, powerful tail, which it uses for balance on land and steering in the water.
18 July 2013
Otter having a relaxing swim
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South Knapdale
Otter (Lutra lutra) having a relaxing swim, Argyllshire
02 June 2011
Otter having a relaxing swim
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South Knapdale
Otter (Lutra lutra) having a relaxing swim, Argyllshire
02 June 2011
Otter swimming
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South Knapdale
Otter (Lutra lutra) swimming, Argyllshire. Note how its nose, eyes and ears are at the top of its head, giving it maximum ability to sense its environment with a minimal amount of the animal out of the water.
02 June 2011
Two otters swimming
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Argyllshire - Seil
Two otters (Lutra lutra) swimming in a west Highland sea loch.
