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otter
A carnivorous mammal from the weasel family adapted to life in and around water. Otters are known for their dense fur and their swimming abilities.
Am Flussufer konnten wir einen Otter beobachten, der nach Fischen tauchte.
On the riverbank, we were able to watch an otter diving for fish.
'Otter' (otter) is the base word for various animal species. By adding a defining word, the species is specified more precisely, for example 'Fischotter' (European otter) or 'Seeotter' (sea otter).
Der Seeotter ist eines der wenigen Tiere, das Werkzeuge benutzt.
The sea otter is one of the few animals that uses tools.
Since otters are aquatic animals, the word is often combined with verbs related to water and hunting. Typical ones are 'schwimmen' (to swim), 'tauchen' (to dive), and 'jagen' (to hunt).
Der Otter schwimmt flink durch das kalte Wasser des Baches.
The otter swims swiftly through the cold water of the stream.
Otters are often described with certain qualities. Common adjectives in this context are 'flink' (swift), 'scheu' (shy), or 'verspielt' (playful).
Wir hatten Glück und konnten die verspielten Otter eine Weile beobachten.
We were lucky and were able to watch the playful otters for a while.
beaver
'der Biber' and 'der Otter' are both animals that often live near water and can swim well. That is why they can easily be confused. However, a beaver is a rodent and often builds dams or lodges out of wood. An otter belongs to the weasel family and eats meat, for example fish. If you are thinking of felled trees and dams, 'Biber' fits. If you are thinking of a fast, playful predator in the water, 'Otter' is more likely to fit.
Im Zoo schwimmt der Otter schnell durch das Becken und fängt einen Fisch.
At the zoo, the otter swims quickly through the pool and catches a fish.
Am Fluss hat ein Biber mehrere Äste zu einem kleinen Damm gebaut.
By the river, a beaver has built several branches into a small dam.