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A sleek wet-furred river otter rests on a snowy river bank in winter, facing toward the viewer

About this photo

A European river otter with damp, glistening fur rests calmly on packed winter snow beside blurred open river water. This crisp natural wildlife shot works well for nature publications, conservation content, and winter wildlife design projects.

Prompt: “river otter lying on a snowy riverbank in winter, sleek wet fur” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well composed shot matching the brief, with natural soft background bokeh and no visible anatomical flaws or AI artefacts.

Also searched as: river otter winter · snowy riverbank wildlife · wet fur otter · wild mammal snow · winter river wildlife

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this river otter on snowy riverbank photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “River Otter On Snowy Riverbank” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/river-otter-on-snowy-riverbank-7209cf10) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “river otter lying on a snowy riverbank in winter, sleek wet fur” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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