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Otters slap the water with their tails so that they can be able to move. This is their mode of swimming from one point to another.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoOtters generally do not slap the water with their tails. beavers on the other hand, exhibit this behavior as a warning to other beavers that a perceived threat has been detected.
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∙ 13y agoBecause they are cool
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∙ 11y agoYou seem to have confused otters with beavers.
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Cuz Dey do
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What is an example of a symbiotic relationship in a river?
Otters have strong tails to swim through murky water
What is it called when the whales stick their tails out of the water swing it around and then slap it on the waters surface?
this is know as lobtailing
How do beavers communicate?
Yes, sea otters communicate in many ways, such as making noises, rubbing noses, etc. Mother sea otters have special calls to their babies that are specific to each otter.
Why do dolphins slap their tail on top of the water?
Often dolphins slap their tails on top of the water to frightening hiding fish into moving so they can find food. Dolphins will also sometimes slap their tails as a sign of annoyance or as a warning to predators or other dolphins.
What does a beaver do to warn away other beavers?
they slap their tails
What kind of tail does an otter have?
Otters have long tails to keep their balance.
How big are otters' tails?
How big an otters tail really depends on which species you are referring to. Through the different species, the tails can range anywhere from 30 to 51 cm.
Do otters live in fresh water?
There are both freshwater (river otters) and salt water otters.
What does a beaver do when it is in danger?
If beaver sense there is danger near, they slap their tails against the water so other beavers know that danger is near, and you should get to safety.
What is the difference between a sea otter and a dolphin?
River otters have much longer tails and a longer head than the sea otter. Sea otters have have large webbed hind flippers. When at the surface, river otters tend to swim on their bellies. Sea otters float on their back. River otters would be more likely to climb on a log or onshore to eat. Sea otters tend to eat their food in the water while floating on their backs, with the food on their stomach. River otters are on land frequently. Sea otters almost never leave the water. River otters tend to be all brown. Adult sea otters' heads lighten throughout their lifetime, becoming quite blond. In addition to the above, Sea Otters often gather in large numbers called "rafts" while river otters are more solitary and are usually only seen in groups of 4 or less (mom and pups). River otters can be found in streams, rivers and coastal salt water areas. This is in response to the answer below which is not correct. sea otters live in the sea otters live in rivers http://site1.wikianswers.com/templates/icons/qr.gif)" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px">http://site1.wikianswers.com/templates/icons/qr.gif%29; background-position: right bottom; background-repeat: no-repeat; height: 22px">
Were do otters live!?
In the water
Do otters live exclusively in water?
Otters are a semi-aquatic mammal. So they don't live exclusively in water.
