North American River Otters Have Their Own Winter Games

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North American River Otters Have Their Own Winter Games

North American river otters Konrad and Niko played in the snow, Feb. 13, 2014. Konrad and Niko make their own pathways in the snow and then go bounding over them. Sometimes it almost looks like a luge track because the water from their fur freezes on the snow. The American Trail includes ten species that are American treasures. They represent the breadth of North American biodiversity, but also the conservation success stories and continuing challenges American wildlife faces. Learn more: http://bit.ly/1gbcxJs

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