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Otters
Otters are semi-aquatic fish-eating mammals with a thick fur to keep them warm in cold water. Ask questions about these playful animals here.
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How do sea otters use their energy?
A sea otter does not get energy directly from the sun the it gets energy from the plants it eats which obtain energy from the sun, so it depends on how you look at it. for the most part though , yes it does.
Why are sea otters in a critical situation when they encounter oil spills?
Sea otters have very thick coats, they constantly groom themselves to keep it in tip top condition, so that air can get trapped between each strand. It is the trapped air which helps them keep warm. If their coat gets clogged with oil, air can no longer get trapped, which causes an otter to get cold very quickly. When this happens, otters will die from hypothermia. Also because they spend so much time grooming their fur, they swallow the oil, causing damage to their internal organs. This makes them very sick and unable to feed, sadly, starvation is quick to follow.
No. Dolphins are under a group called Cetaceans (whales). Pinnipeds are an aquatic group under dog-like carnivores. Pinnipeds include animals like seals, sea lions, and walruses.
How do Sea Otters travel - in packs pairs or individually?
They sometimes live in a big grup or just with a couple more otters with them.The only time they would be alone is when some one hunts them because even at zoos they are not alone.
the giant river otter eats mainly fish. but also eat crabs, caimans, snakes, frogs, bird eggs, and molluscs
What is the name of the place that an otter lives?
Otters live near rivers, springs, streams, lakes, and some in the sea. There are twelve species of otters with an almost worldwide distribution.
Why are many cities near rivers and oceans?
its because long ago, the main transprotation was through water, and cities were built where they could be acsessable
Yes, sea otters have horns. Sea otters are in the same family as cattle and grow horns. However, sea otters grow only very small horn, sometimes mistaken as "ears."
Why do sea otters always carry a stone with them?
They use it to break open the shells of shellfish - their staple diet. When they find a scallop or oyster, they float on their backs with the food on their stomach. They then pound the shell with the stone to break it open - so they can get at the soft-bodied animal inside.
What animals are in the Mustelidae family?
The family Mustelidae (55 species in 24 genera) is a diverse family, the largest and probably the oldest extant (living) family in the order Carnivora, there are different subgroups within the major group . Weasels include weasels, mink, ferrets, stoats and polecats; martens include martens and fishers; badgers include badgers and wolverine; and otters include sea otters and river otters.
What aer the river otters predator?
baby otters are eaten by owls foxes and alligators. People also kill them for their pelts
What are the similarities between an otter and a beaver?
there are many ways... alike- nocturnal, semi aquatic, webbed feet,... and more different-otters-spray,carnivors,furry tails,... beavers- flat tail, herbivors,dont spray
How do kelp beds help sea otters?
Sea otters tangle themselves up in the kelp, while they sleep, so they do not float away
One marine mammal breaks open shellfish by floating on their back and hitting the shellfish with a stone, the Sea Otter.
What adaptaions does the otter have?
One adaptaion is densly packed fur. It keeps them warm,. Another is webbed feet which helps them swim. (?)
Are sea otters aggressive or passive?
Nope! They aren't shy around humans like most animals, but they are big show-offs and play around kind of like dolphins. I love sea otters so much, they are so adorable.
Physical description of the sea otter?
They have brown fur, with whiskers and two eyes a nose and small almost unnoticeable ears. The have a tail, small claws on their hands too. and they are really cute.!
Where in Europe are otters located?
Different species of Lutrinae, the otter subfamily, can be found on 5 of the 7 continents: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.
- The Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) inhabits most of Europe, parts of Asia, and also northern Africa.
- The extremely rare hairy-nosed otter (Lutra sumatrana) has been found only in Southeast Asia.
- The spotted-necked otter (Hydrictis maculicollis) lives in Africa.
- The smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) inhabits Southeast Asia, India, and Pakistan.
- The North American river otter (Lontra canadensis), as its name suggests, is found in North America, in Canada and the United States.
- The Southern river otter (Lontra provocax) lives in the extreme south of South America.
- The Neotropical otter (Lontra longicaudis) inhabits much of South America as well as parts of North America (in Latin America).
- The marine otter (Lontra felina) lives on the western coast of South America.
- Sea otters inhabit the coasts of North America and Asia.
- The giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) is found in northern and central South America.
- The African clawless otter (Aonyx capensis) lives in parts of sub-Saharan Africa.
- The Asian small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinerea) inhabits Southeast Asia and parts of India.
- The sea otter (Enhydra lutris) inhabits the coasts of North America and Asia.
"Meow" nope, but I think in some cases.
Otters make different sounds to communicate, but they also use body language to say things like "hello". A baby Otter will cry when its alone to try and contact its mother, which usually sounds like a shrill from a sea gull. They would also make a grunting sound when happy. These apply to sea otters.
