On Fri, 31 May 1996, Glenda Pearson wrote:

> Hi, That was the confusing part; because the animal was sort of spinning,
^^^^^^^^^
Bingo... that's sure the jis of a river otter!


> (distinctive), but rather more like a (and this sounds ridiculous) dog's
> tail, only stouter perhaps.

Not a bit ridiculous, a perfect description of a river otter
tail. (actually the river otters think this is the most
perfect and attractive tail shape in the world!)


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