Nature

Otter Joy: Weekly Photo Challenge

North American river otter, Lontra canadensis

River otters are very well adapted to their water environment. When you watch them you can’t help but smile and think they look like they are living a joyful life. Here is one showing its otter joy by giving a big smile for the camera.

To learn more about otters, visit my post You Otter Know.

Weekly Photo Challenge – H20

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Centered in Bend, Oregon, my blog branches out into nature, history, and art-related topics.

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