A river otter sits on the bank and rubs its cheek with one front paw.

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River Otter Grooming Its Cheek

A river otter sits on the bank and rubs its cheek with one front paw. The other paw rests across its belly, and its curved tail lies among grass in front of the river.

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Warm fur and cool river stones

Pair the otter’s brown coat with three gray stones across the water.

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Digital example: Brown grooming otter with three gray river stones

1. Warm brown — otter body, paws and tail
2. Cool gray — three stones on the far right bank

Color the otter brown, including both paws and the curved tail; leave muzzle pads and inner ears white.
Fill only the three grouped stones on the far right bank gray.

The grooming paw and fur lines remain clear; the river and other stones stay white.

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