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A large marine otter (Enhydra lutris) of northern Pacific coastal waters, formerly hunted for its soft, dark brown fur.


 
 
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Rare, completely marine otter (Enhydra lutris) of the northern Pacific, usually found in kelp beds. Floating on its back, it opens mollusks by smashing them on a stone balanced on its chest. The large hind feet are broad and flipperlike. It is 40 – 65 in. (100 – 160 cm) long and weighs 35 – 90 lbs (16 – 40 kg). The thick lustrous coat is reddish to dark brown. By 1910 it had been hunted almost to extinction for its fur; now fully protected, it is gradually increasing in numbers.

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Meaning #1: large marine otter of northern Pacific coasts having very thick dark brown fur
  Synonym: Enhydra lutris

 
 

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