Otter Species

This worksheet introduces students to the diverse species of otters found around the world. Vocabulary like “sea,” “river,” “giant,” and “smooth-coated” are descriptive names for different species. The search also includes geographic references such as “Asian,” “Amazonian,” and “North American,” teaching both biology and geography. Words like “Cape Clawless” and “Spotted-necked” add specificity to their learning. Students get a glimpse into biodiversity within a single animal family.

The activity builds geography-based vocabulary and species classification knowledge. It improves reading fluency as students decode longer, more complex phrases. Learners gain a sense of global diversity and environmental adaptation. The search encourages research curiosity as students may want to learn more about each species. It supports interdisciplinary learning across science, geography, and reading comprehension.

Featured Otter Vocabulary Words – Sea, River, Giant, Smooth-coated, Asian, European, North American, Spotted-necked, Cape Clawless, Neotropical, Hairy-nosed, Marine, Small-clawed, Amazonian, Sunda