otter
Sleek river mammal
An otter is a semiaquatic mammal with a streamlined body, webbed feet, and dense waterproof fur, found in freshwater and coastal habitats.
Otters are known for floating on their backs and using rocks to crack open shellfish.
Sea otters live in kelp forests along Pacific coastlines; river otters inhabit streams and lakes.
We watched the otters playing in the water.
Weasel family member
Large flowing watercourse
- streamSteady continuous flow
- lakeEnclosed body of freshwater
- wetlandWaterlogged land ecosystem
- estuaryTidal mixing zone
coastline · marsh · pond · freshwater · marine · shoreline · rockpool · tidepool
Lighthearted playful movement
- rompPlayful, spirited activity
- anticsAbsurd, attention-seeking behavior
- mischievousPlayfully causing trouble
- friskyLively and playful
gambol · cavort · sliding · wrestling · tumbling · curious · energetic · lively
Flat water conveyance
- familyRelated people together
- groupAssembled collection of things
- bondingForming close connections
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
floating · cooperation · communal · companionship · pair · colony · nurturing · vocalizations
Large furry omnivore
- cubYoung wild mammal
- twinkTo shine briefly
- ursineRelating to bruins
- subcultureGroup with alternative norms
At risk of extinction
- threatenedExpressed intent to harm
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- reintroductionAct of bringing back
- protectedKept from harm
wildlife · sanctuary · population · ecosystem · biodiversity
Archaic term for ant
Smooth and shiny
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- slickSmooth or craftily adept
- hydrodynamicRelating to fluid motion
waterproof · silky · lustrous · supple · lithe · agile · sinuous · graceful
mustelid
Weasel family member
- mammalWarm-blooded, milk-producing animal
- carnivoreCreature eating only animals
- aquaticWater-inhabiting
weasel · whiskers · webbed · den · holt · burrow · pup · kit · fur · diving
river
Large flowing watercourse
estuary · coastline · marsh · pond · freshwater · marine · shoreline · rockpool · tidepool · watershed
frolic
Lighthearted playful movement
- rompPlayful, spirited activity
- anticsAbsurd, attention-seeking behavior
- mischievousPlayfully causing trouble
frisky · gambol · cavort · sliding · wrestling · tumbling · curious · energetic · lively · spirited
raft
Flat water conveyance
grooming · floating · cooperation · communal · companionship · pair · colony · nurturing · vocalizations · chirping
bear
Large furry omnivore
subculture · slang · hairy · slender · community
endangered
At risk of extinction
- threatenedExpressed intent to harm
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- reintroductionAct of bringing back
protected · wildlife · sanctuary · population · ecosystem · biodiversity
Emmet
Archaic term for ant
glossy
Smooth and shiny
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- slickSmooth or craftily adept
hydrodynamic · waterproof · silky · lustrous · supple · lithe · agile · sinuous · graceful · oiled
- cute animalsbunny, puppy, kitten, duckling, chick
- Canadian wildlifecaribou, beaver, moose, Canada goose, polar bear
- Eurasian wildlifeSiberian tiger, giant panda, red panda, snow leopard, Asian elephant
- fish-eatersosprey, kingfisher, pelican, heron, cormorant
- freshwater wildlifebeaver, muskrat, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, lake trout
- lake wildlifeperch, pike, bream, roach, eel