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Otters have webbed feet so they can swim better than not having webbed feet.

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Do sea otters have webbed feet?

i don't know.sorry. : (


What are sea otters distinguishing features?

It's webbed feet!


Why sea otters have webbed feet?

so they can eat its really true


What is sea otters?

Sea otters have several adaptations designed for life in the water. They have watertight fur for insulation, they have webbed feet for swimming, as well as nostrils and ears that can close to keep water out. They also have a short, thick, and slightly flat tail. Besides aquatic adaptations, sea otters are very intelligent and one of the select group of animals known to use tools (sea otters usually have a favorite rock that they use to crack seashells).


Is an otter webbed footed?

Yes, sea otters do, on their rear feet. They're very good swimmers & divers, quite interesting to watch them eating clams off their stomachs while floating. They use rocks to break open the shells. Their front feet (paws?) are very human-like in their dexterity & efficiency. They have opposing thumbs.


How long are sea otters?

California sea otters are roughly 4 feet long. Northern sea otters are slightly larger. They weigh up to approximately 45 lbs (females) - 65 lbs (males). Northern sea otters can reach up to 100 pounds.


Sea otters reproductive?

yes, sea otters have young sea otters called pups


What is the sea otters habitat?

a sea otters habitat is the sea


What are Some characteristics of a sea animal?

they usally have fins


What do sea birds use their webbed feet for?

Ducks have no blood vessels or nerves in their feet so they don't feel the freezing cold water.Their webbed feet also makes them go faster when swimming because if they didn't have webbed feet, water would go right through the spaces and they are adapted to living on water.


What is the habitat of the otters?

a sea otters habitat is the sea


When were sea otters invented?

Sea otters were not invented.