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Well unlike most marine mammals the sea otter has no blubber and thus relies on its exceptionally thick fur to keep warm. Otters in general need usually live in cold waters they have a very soft, insulated underfur which is protected by their outer layer of long guard hair. This traps a layer of air, and keeps them dry and warm under water.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoOtters have fur because they need it to survive the cold waters of the Northern Pacific Ocean and the Southern Pacific ocean.
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∙ 12y agothey have layers of hair
in order to keep themselves warm in cold water
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∙ 13y agoIt's so dense because they need to stay warm when their in the water, if water gets to their skin they could die from freezing to death if the water is cold.
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∙ 13y agoSo they don't get cold in the winter.
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How have otters and seagulls adapted to their habitats?
what a random question, i only know half about otters. they have thick fur and oily skin to keep warm in cold winters
Why are sea otters hair so thick?
to keep out the water. the oily fur helps keep warmth in and water out!
Do otters have scales?
...No, Otters are mammals and are covered in fur.
How do otters clean their fur?
they lick it
Why do dogs get oily fur?
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What is a sea otters niche in the ecosystem?
Their oily skin keeps them warm in the cold waters.Also they have thick fur to keep warm.
What products come from sea otters?
Their fur.
Are sea otters hair hollow?
sea otters do have hollow fur to help them float... so yes sea otters have hollow hair.
What harms sea otters?
Oil harms sea otters......if it gets into its fur. The sea otters prey are cats, white sharks, and orcas.
How are otters fur an adaptation to keep them warm and why is it critical situation when otters encounter an oil spill?
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What colors are Otters?
Otters are dark brown when wet but they look lighter brown when their fur is dry.
How do the sea otters fur keep them warm?
because there fur has blubber in it too keep them warm
