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They were never part of the endangered species list.

Actually Their Endagered in About 12 Areas.

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in 1832 the sea otter was discovered

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Who eats the sea otter?

Orcas (killer whales) eat the sea otter which is partly why they are an endangered species.


What did the Hunting sea otters along the U.S. Pacific coast resulted in?

It has resulted in rapid decline in otter population and the species has become endangered.


What state is the sea otter endangered in?

In California, the southern sea otter is listed as threatened (not endangered).


How are killer whales the cause of the sea otter decline?

I wonder who told you that, in natural habitats, predators (killer whales) prevent overpopulation of their prey (sea otters). If you want to point fingers at the cause of the sea otter decline, point at hunters and poachers, because of them, many species have become endangered or extinct.


Why has a sea otter become endangered?

becausepeople use them for fur hats and used to trade there skin


Species of otter are there?

River Otter (3 species), Sea Otter, Giant Otter, Hairy Nosed Otter, Japanese Otter, European Otter, Spotted Necked Otter, Marine Otter, African Clawless Otter, Oriental Small Clawed Otter. 13 species


What species is the sea otter?

I think mammals... but I am not 100% sure...


Name two extinct and two endangered sea creatures?

Extinct Steller's Sea Cow Bhaji River Dolphin Endangered Sea Otter Manatee


Is there an otter species called sea cat?

no,but there is a speicies called sea dog


Do sea otters live in the ocean or sea?

No, the Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) is not found in the Atlantic Ocean, as they are native to the Norh Pacific Ocean.Please access the related link below for more information regarding this endangered 'keystone species':


Are sea elephants an endangered species?

yes


What are the nicknames of sea otters?

Sea otters are the only species in their genus, Enhydra. However, there are thirteen species of otter in the subfamily Lutrinae; these include the Marine otter, the North-American river otter, the Neotropical river otter, the Southern river otter, the Eurasian otter, the Hairy-nosed otter, the Asian small-clawed otter, the African clawless otter, the Congo clawless otter, the Giant otter, the Smooth-coated otter, the Spotted-necked otter, and (of course) the Sea otter.