Do you ever wonder about the life of otters? Do you know where they sleep? Do you want to learn about their social behaviors, diet, or how they swim through the water so gracefully? Anything and everything you ever wondered about these curious creatures can be found in this easy-to-read, informative book. The wonderful pictures included in this book have captured some of the many reasons people are drawn to these adorable animals over the years. I have personally worked with many different animals, and I can honestly say that otters are genuinely one of the most interesting of the animal kingdom. Once you read this book, you will understand why I, as well as many others, have a fascination with otters. Laurie Aleixo DVM, Fort Pierce, Florida richardnesmith.obior.cc Richard NeSmith is a native of Florida, USA. He grew up wading through the swamps of central Florida with his two younger brothers during the pre-Disney World era, and,unknowingly, falling in love with biology, wildlife and nature. He has lived inseven American states, twice in Australia, and once in Mexico. He holds eight university degrees, has a total 14 years of teaching secondary science here and abroad, rural, urban, and suburban schools, and another 13 years as a professor of education in a several American universities. His service includes professor of science education, Dean of Education,Campus Dean, as well as online Instructor. His passion for learning (and  how we learn ) developed  after  leaving high school, and his only explanation for this is that  having a goal made all the difference in the world . He enjoys reading, hiking, tennis and camping.