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This article is about the animal. For other uses, see Otter (disambiguation). Otters are carnivorous mammals in the subfamily Lutrinae. The 13 extant otter species are all semiaquatic, aquatic or marine, with diets based on fish and invertebrates. Lutrinae is a branch of the weasel family Mustelidae, which also includes badgers, honey badgers, martens, minks, polecats, and wolverines.
Beavers, Muskrats, and Otters are aquatic mammals whose ranges cover most or all of South Carolina, so there is potential for almost any pond in the state to harbor these fur-bearing animals. Although interesting to watch, these animals can be problematic when they move into stormwater ponds.hey have sharp, predatory teeth. Otters are more vocal than beavers and muskrats, letting out the occasional yelp or bark. Otters also can be identified by the evidence they leave behind. Otters tend to enter and leave ponds in the same place, which over time creates a worn area known as an otter slide.