River Otter Balsa Ornament balsa-shorebird Having been domesticated for centuries

Having been domesticated for centuries

The teeth help them to grab onto the slippery fish

able to learn more than 250 words or signs

They are not "hermits" as their name implies

with insulated living quarters located in the top above the water line

River Otter Balsa Ornament balsa-shorebird Having been domesticated for centuriesRiver otters make their home by rivers, lakes and estuaries. These social, playful animals are as comfortable in the water as they are on land. Made out of sustainably harvested balsa wood, these lightweight ornaments are hand carved and then painted with non toxic acrylic paint by a cooperative of skilled artisans on Isla Solentiname, Nicaragua. Approximate size: 5" x 2".