APA: sq̓e:ƛ̓
Parse: s=√q’eetl’
Definition: river otter
Scientific name: [Lontra canadensis (Schreber)]
Ethnobiology: Otters are related to the weasels, mink and marten. River otters are sometimes called land otters to distinguish them from sea otters. River otters swim in freshwater bodies and feed on fish and other animals but live in dens on land.