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River Otter
Otters are aquatic weasels. You may find them climbing around on banks, or splashing around in the water, especially around dusk.
Whirligig Beetles are typically found in groups making crazy circles at the surface, although they are also capable of diving and flying. These are 'true beetles', not bugs. They are harmless scavengers.