The North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis) is known for being a skilled predator, consuming a variety of animals like crabs, fish, small mammals, reptiles, birds and more! They will choose to attack larger prey first, to maximize the amount of energy they receive from their food.

Art by @miri_leshem_pelly

[Edited by Isabelle McDonald]

Reference:

Thompson, L, and Stelle, L.L. (2014). Prey Preference of the North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis) evaluated based on Optimal Foraging Theory. IUCN Otter Spec. Group Bull, 31(1), 15–29.