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They can be hunted for several reasons.
Most commonly, they have been hunted for their fur. In fact, Sea otters have become endangered for this reason. With over 100,000 hairs per square inch, Sea otters have the densest fur of any mammal. Other otters also have water-resistant fur that, in some species, is very soft.
They have also been hunted as vermin. Until the 20th century, the only British otter species (the Eurasian river otter Lutra lutra) was persecuted by gamekeepers because it ate fish. This, as well as pollution, led to a decline in otter populations and the British otter is now protected by law.
In some cultures they are hunted for food. For example, their flesh was not considered meat in some parts of medieval Europe, and the Church ruled it could be eaten on Lent.
Otters are also hunted as trophies and for sport, although they are not a primary target of this type of hunting.
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Where are sea otters hunted?
I think They are not hunted any more but i could be mistaken.
Who was the hunter that hunted otters in Island of the Blue Dolphins?
The hunter who hunted otters in "Island of the Blue Dolphins" was Captain Orlov. He is a Russian sea otter hunter who comes to the island to hunt otters for their valuable fur. Karana, the main character, tries to protect the otters from him.
Are Giant Otters extinct?
No, but they are endangered as they were once hunted for its pelt.
Why are sea otters going extinct?
otters are a little extinct but are recovering.
Otterhounds hunted Otters in order to ensure the supply of what fish?
The answer is trout
Where do aleuts hunt sea otters from?
They are only legal to be hunted in Alaska and then only for subsistence.
Do otters taste good?
not that i know of but they were hunted for their fur in the 1900's
Why do otters hold a significant place in aboriginal story telling?
Because they hunted them for their water proof fur for winter.
What consequence occurred when sea otters were over hunted along the Pacific Coast?
Many types of fish lost their habitat.
How are sea otters killed?
The sea otters are killed for may reasons. In the 1700-1800s on the coast of California, the sea otter was hunted for its gorgeous pelt. It was killed by fishermen who thought the otters were eating too many of the fish they wanted to catch. The sea otter were hunted almost to extinction. Without the sea otter, fishermen began to see changes in the ecosystem. In a easier way to explain...... They were used for their thin fur, since hunters are killing them they are almost extinct and if we don't have sea otters our ecosystem would be worse then expecting. Plus , every animal is important to the ecosystem. If we don't have otters then sea urchins can gobble up all the kelp in the area. This is why we need otters and we can't let them die.
Collective noun for otters is?
The plural of otter is otters.
How did the Sea Otters become extinct?
Sea Otters are not extinct. they became endangered by being hunted by the russians people still poach(george steller waz the reason for this
