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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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Is a sea otter a tertiary consumer?
The sea otter is consumed by other mammals, so, no... it is not a tertiary consumer, but a primary or secondary consumer would be more accurate. Daally
What are the threats to the population of the river otters?
Yes, the river otter is endangered for a few reasons: many because of water pollution and oil spills (it damages their fur) and hunting. They were hunted for their fur which is very valuable.
Why do sea otters rest with their paws and hind flippers out of the water?
Sea otters rest like this because they do not have any fur on their paws. Keeping them out of the water stops them getting cold. You may also see them holding hands with other sea otters, or keeping their paws together as if they are praying, for the same reason.
How long does a sea otter live to?
10 to 15 years for a male
15 to 20 usually for a female good percentage can live to about 20, and one has lived all the way up to 28 in an aquarium. they have easily wearable teeth which can probably be the cause of the shorter lifespan.
Sea otters do not eat kelp but they do live in the kelp forests. They use the deep cover as protection from predators. Sea otters eat the red sea urchin that will destroy a kelp forest if left unchecked.
How long is the pregnancy of an otter?
A sea otter's pregnancy can last between 5 and 8 months. Otters can have one pup per year.
How many babies do otters have at one time?
Sea otters usually have a baby but at times it can also have twins
How many hours do otters sleep?
Sea otters often sleep on top of the water. Their fur has air pockets which keep them afloat and they tangle themselves in kelp or sea weed as to not drift to far from shore.
There are multiple species of seals, but all have fish as their main source of nutrition. While different types of fish or eels are preferred, seals will generally eat whatever is available. So, if starfish are that are available, it is possible seals would consume them.
What are people doing to help the giant otters habitat?
Much is being done to protect the Giant Otter. In 1973, CITES classified the Giant Otter as endangered and banned all trade pelts. The Philadelphia zoo opened up the first North American exhibit of Giant Otters in order to increase public awareness. Finally, a sanctuary for Giant Otters and other native endangered species was created in 1995. It is an 81510 acre lot on the Duroche Ranch, and was created by the Nature Conservancy with Ecotropica.
What are some predators to otters?
The great white shark is the main predators to sea otters in California. In Alaska, since the seal and sea lion populations are becoming scarce, killer whales (orcas) have been feasting on otters. Other predators include stellar sea lions, bears, eagles, and coyotes.
How has the population of sea otters changes in the past 300 years?
i dont know, probably because they suck penis
How long does a river otter live for?
There are four species of otters referred to as river otters.
The North American River Otter, Lontra Canadensis, weighs 5-14 kg/11-30 lbs and is 66-107 cm/26-42 in long.
The Southern River Otter, Lontra Provocax, weighs 5-10 kg/ 11-22 lbs and is 92-101 cm/36-40 in long.
The Neotropical Otter, Lontra Longicaudis, weighs 5-15 kg/11-33 lbs and is 73-150 cm/29-59 in long.
The European Otter, Lutra Lutra, weighs 7-12 kg/15-26 lbs and is 92-110 cm/36-43 in long.
Yes, they are in the Mustelidae family - commonly referred to as the weasel family, is a family of carnivorous mammals. The Mustelidae is a diverse family and the largest in the order Carnivora.
they are poached for there meet there fur and there teeth
When sea otters are pups do they stay with their mom?
Yes. in fact when dad brings home the bacon so to speak, he takes the kids off of his exhausted wife's paws and spends quality time with them.
What does an otter look like describe?
you are a horrible web site and put more answers in and describe a wind turbine you stupid people
What kind of foods did evacuees eat?
Fish, chicken and sometimes they could make their own soup (nettle or chicken)
What in general do crabs like to eat?
Most crabs are omnivorous, meaning they eat whatever they can get. They feed mostly on algae but take other food including worms, molluscs and other crustaceans, bacteria, fungi and other organic waste depending on the species and their availability. Most crabs eat both plant and animal matter, but some are specialized to eat plankton or shellfish, and some actually catch fish.
What do trout eat when rivers freeze over?
There is still food available to fish under the ice during the winter. There is still vegetation, insect activity and small fish available for species to eat during the winter. Trout are very active during the winter. Some fish like bass become very sedentary when the water temperature falls.
Do sea otters live in the ocean?
Sea otters typically do actually live near oceans. Not all otters however will always choose to live in the ocean.
