"Did you know that the Asian elephant is one of the largest land mammals on Earth? Meet gentle gazelles, fierce tigers, and other mammals from around the world in these first books reviewed by Smithsonian experts" -- Page 4 of cover.

Fictional vignettes provide facts about three species of otters, which live in rivers, lakes, or along the coast, and which are declining in number.

A child watches otters at play and mirrors their behavior.

After a trip to the aquarium, Oliver decides to be an otter and tries to copy otter behavior at meals, while playing, during a trip to the store, and at bath time.

Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, and feeding habits of the sea otter.

Presents information about the giant otter, including physical characteristics, its everyday life, and its hunting abilities.

"How many types of otters are there? What tricks can otters use to catch fish? Where do sea otters sleep? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more about the fascinating lives of otters."--Back cover.

Its nice to be a sea otter sharing all the news; floating with a friend or two until it's time to snooze! This board book introduces babies and toddlers to a very adorable animal. Playful, rhyming text takes us through a day in the life of an otter, supplemented by fun facts for parents to share with youngsters. With plenty of photographs to coo over and a gentle message of habitat conservationits nice to be an otter in a clean oceanthis book will...

With his mother's help, a young otter overcomes his fear of the water and discovers the pleasures of swimming.