Range and Habitat
The spotted-necked otter lives in Africa south of 10
Physical Appearance
The spotted-necked otter looks similar to other river otter species.
They can be distinguished by their distinct markings of brown and white spotting
on their throat and underside, and are otherwise a dark brown to reddish brown
in coloration, with a lighter underside. Like all river otters, the
spotted-necked has a thick, cylindrical, elongated body
set on short, stocky legs.
They have a soft, wooly undercoat covered by coarse, shiny
