Furry river mammal (5)

I believe the answer is:

otter

(Other definitions for otter that I've seen before include "River-dwelling mammal" , "bad-tempered little beast" , "furry animal" , "Mammal, 'Tarka'" , "Aquatic creature" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday and the Newsday.com.

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