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Because they need some of the bacteria in the salt water to live. the fresh water doesen't provide the certin bacteria that the other water has.
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What carnivores live in fresh water?
yes because if there was no any there will only be herbivore in the fresh water
Why can't brine shrimp live in fresh water?
Why do humans not live in water? The same concept. We can't breathe in water they can't live in fresh water.
Why are fresh vegetables sprinkeled with water at markets?
to keep them fresh. plants need water to live.
Where do Otters live?
Otters are found throughout the world on all continents except for Australia and Antarctica. They live near rivers, springs, streams, lakes and other inland waterways, while sea otters live along the coastlines.
What mammals live in salt water?
Whales and porpoises live their entire lives in salt water.Manatees inhabit tidal zones; they can spend a lot of time in salt water, but they must find fresh water to drink.Seals, sea lions and walruses are considered semi-aquatic. They are born on land and only spend part of their time in the water.Sea otters can walk on land, but are usually born in the ocean and spend all their time there. Marine otters are a similar species; little is known of their behavior, but they do seem to spend more time on land than sea otters.
Do otters live in fresh water?
There are both freshwater (river otters) and salt water otters.
Do sea otters live in salt water or fresh water?
they live in salt and fres
What non mammals live in fresh water?
River otters live in the shores of fresh water regions. River otters live on river shores. River otters hold there breath when going under water. They also use sticks and branches to build a dam in the water.
What carnivores live in fresh water?
yes because if there was no any there will only be herbivore in the fresh water
Are there otters other than sea otters?
Yes. Otters live in and around water. They're aquatic and they are found in both fresh and salt water. About a dozen different species inhabit the planet. A link can be found below for more information.
What types of animals live in water?
lots live in water like fishes and sea mammals (otters, seals, dolphins, sealions,whales. i.e) but it depends on what water it is, fresh or sea (salty)
Can salt water shrimps live in fresh water?
most likely not. they'er "salt water" shrimps so they cant live in fresh water. sorry if that didnt answer your question.
Were do otters live!?
In the water
Why don'tcan't killer whales live in fresh water?
i think killer whales cant live in fresh water because the need to eat and all of the big fish are in salt water
Do otters live exclusively in water?
Otters are a semi-aquatic mammal. So they don't live exclusively in water.
What animals live in fresh and salt water?
There are algae, corals, seaweed, etc., etc.,etc.
Were do sea otters live?
In the water
