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What adaptations are on the fur of a sea otter?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 11/15/2022

The fur of a sea otter grows so closely together, that it is waterproof. It also traps tiny pockets of air, and the air acts as an insulator, helping to keep the otter from losing heat into the water.

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∙ 14y ago

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How is sea otter fur adapted to keep the otter warm?

Air trapped in their fur keeps them warm

Why did people want sea otter fur?

they want money. so they sell the sea otter pelts.

Is a tigers fur thicker than a sea otter?

yes

How is the fur of a sea otter adapted to cold water?

Bleep

Is Sea Otter fur waterproof?

Yes they are

What animal has the thickest fur polar bear or sea otter?

by far polar bear because the live in much colder weather then sea otter

What physical adaptations does a sea otter use to stay alive?

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How does a sea otter protect itself against cold weather?

Thick fur

Which species has very dense waterproof fur?

I believe the beaver possibly has the most dense fur.

Why has a sea otter become endangered?

becausepeople use them for fur hats and used to trade there skin

What happens if you put a dry sea otter in water?

The obvious answer is - it's fur gets wet !

What kind of animals they hunted during the fur trade and the sea kotter hunt during the fur trade?

they hunted beaver, muskrat, squrriel, sea otter, coyotes, wolves ,fox, mink, fur seals