River Otter

Linked to Mammals

Share Feedback

As a result of habitat loss and the overhunting of fur, river otters were extinct in Georgia by the mid-twentieth century. After being successfully reintroduced, however, otters now thrive throughout the state.

Photograph by Melinda Smith Mullikin, New Georgia Encyclopedia

River Otter

Featured Content

Civil Rights Movement

Civil Rights Movement

Mid- to Late 20th Century Topics
James Oglethorpe

James Oglethorpe

Colonial Figures

Trending

Coleman Barks

Coleman Barks

People
Atlanta Youth Murders

Atlanta Youth Murders

Mid- to Late 20th Century Events
William Holmes Borders

William Holmes Borders

Religious Figures
Tunis Campbell

Tunis Campbell

Religious Figures

Updated Recently

Dodge County

Dodge County

20 hours ago
Dougherty County

Dougherty County

20 hours ago
Dooly County

Dooly County

20 hours ago
Douglas County

Douglas County

20 hours ago

A More Perfect Union

The New Georgia Encyclopedia is supported by funding from A More Perfect Union, a special initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Learn More