As it turns out, otters are adept at fighting off alligator attacks and have even been known to attack alligators. Otters are predators, eating a diet of fish, reptiles, and small mammals.

New Study Offers First Look at Diet and Ecology of River Otters in Chesapeake Bay ...

North American river otters eat, play and defecate in the same place. And their unhealthy habits make them ideal for ...