See these stunning shots of Bowen river otters as prey and predator (photos)

A few weeks ago, the Undercurrent brought readers the images of an eagle attempting to grab a furry otter snack from the ocean. 

The bald eagle wasn't successful in its predation, flying off to find an easier lunch.  

A mature bald eagle flies away after attempting to hunt an otter near Fairweather. By Haig Farris

Mt. Gardner neighbourhood resident Charles McNeill took note of the featured photos and then was so surprised last week to look out his window to see an otter on the other side of the talons (or rather non-retractile claws). 

Charles McNeill got quite the surprise last week when he looked out his Mt. Gardner Road window to see an otter enjoying some seafood. By Charles McNeill

Acquatic wildlife – such as fish, crabs, frogs, reptiles, birds – and sometimes acquatic plants and small mammals make up the Lontra canadensis's diet according to the National Wildlife Federation.

The crab's legs come off first. By Charles McNeill

The carnivorous semi-aquatic mammal removed the large crab's legs first, leg by leg. 

Each leg is methodically removed. By Charles McNeill

Before digging into the creature's meaty centre. 

Once the legs are off, it's time to dig into the body meat. By Charles McNeill

The otter even had to stave off a curious corvid that was intent on getting in on the crabby snack. 

The otter isn't interested in sharing its meal. By Charles McNeill

Very neat! 

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