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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.
Best Answer: otters cannot be legally kept as pets in most regions depedending where you are ...and those who do allow it require a licence/permit. http://www.cmaquarium.org/Mammals/Otters... River otters do not make good pets for several reasons. Rivers otters belong to the same family as weasels, skunks, and ferrets.These animals have the ability to spray a musky odor from scent glands located under the tail and they will mark their territory (i.e. your home) with urine and feces.River otters have the potential to destroy most items found in a home.ivers otters belong to the same family as weasels, skunks, and ferrets. These animals have the ability to spray a musky odor from scent glands located under the tail and they will mark their territory (i.e. your home) with urine and feces. River otters have the potential to destroy most items found in a home.