It is with bittersweet emotions that Zoo Miami announces the passing of "Kara," Zoo Miami's senior giant river otter. On ...
A river otter may swim at speeds up to 9.7 km/hr (6 mph), and remain submerged for several minutes at a time, diving 13.7 m (45 ft) or covering 402 m (1320 ft) while submerged. Although river otters ...