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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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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.
Do sea otters live in Lake Superior?
There have been sightings of otters in the water of Lake Michigan. This animal is not commonly found in this lake however.
Why does a river otter live in a river?
why do they live in rivers? because their river otters of course
Do river otters live in the Mississippi river?
no they live in north america rivers
so if it is a river yes
river otters can grow to about 3 and a half to 4 feet !
What does a river otter look like?
The best way to find out would be to look up a picture, but river otters generally are brown with a lighter patch on their stomachs. they have short legs with webbed feet, long streamlined bodies and long very powerful tails. they have white whiskers and round heads with small ears. when on land they walk with an arched back in kind of a lollop, and slide on their bellies.
How long is the gestation period for otters?
River otters have a gestation period of about 290-380 days due to delayed implantation of the fertilized egg. This is according to the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife Publication 384 (R803)
