With use of genetic and fossil evidence, sea otters have been around for at least 5 million years.
Sea otters get to be 4 to 5ft long
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.
There are around 3000 California sea otters and 168,000 Alaskan and Russian sea otters in the wild today.Less than 3,000Another AnswerThere has been a decline in the population for years now. In 2007 the population was recorded as 3,026, then in 2008 it was listed as 2,760. The current listing for 2009 is 2,654, another decline. They are protected but many factors are related to their current population status, and they are being studied to determine what action may help stop the decline. For more details, please see the sites listed below.
Sea otters have been considered endangered since the early 20th century when hunting for their fur led to a significant decline in their population. Conservation efforts have been implemented to help protect and recover sea otter populations since then.
Sea Otters live in and around the streams and rivers along the shore line, especially around quiet Scottish Islands.
No, sea otters do not "rape" baby seals. While male sea otters have been observed exhibiting aggressive mating behavior towards female sea otters, there is no evidence to suggest that they engage in such behavior towards baby seals.
yes, sea otters have young sea otters called pups
a sea otters habitat is the sea
Sea otters were not invented.
a sea otters habitat is the sea
In California, sea otters populate islands off the coast from Half Moon Bay to Point Conception. On the island of San Miguel there is a small population of rescued sea otters who have been placed there.
where do sea otters rest