The photograph below provides a source of information for a submersed otter. It is particularly helpful for the reflection of light off of the swimming otter AND for the location, size and pattern of the bubbles.
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| Swimming otter - Duluth Aquarium |
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| Otter sisters - Duluth Aquarium |
The next picture provided useful information about the texture of the wet and dry otter. The sister in the foreground has just gotten out of the water. Notice how shiny her cot is, and the hairs appear to be lying in groups, as if combed with a gel or oil product. The way that she is sitting, it is hard to gauge the length of the tail, but the body looks compact, with a rounded belly....very different when in the water, swimming.
The facial and body hair of the sister in the background is a lighter color. She has not been in the water yet so she is dry. Her coat also has a sheen, but the hairs do not appear to adhere to each other - a fluffier look.
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| Otter sisters prior to going into the water. |
The third picture was taken before other otters went into the water. It has provided a great source for color and fur texture. Notice the colors in the next blog as they relate to this photo.
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