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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 is the difference between an otter and a beaver?

Beavers have broad flat tails that they use to splash the water when they're in danger which alert other beavers about it. Otters's tail are rounded.

Is a river otter a mammal?

Yes Yes, the otter has hair, sweat glands, three middle ear bones, females have mammary glands and the otter has a neocortex region in the brain. These are all features of a mammal.

What do sea otters die from?

the biggest threat is running out of food and having humans killing them even when there's a law against hunting them.

Which animal is most closely related to the horse?

Horses and zebras are both equines. They are therefore related to asses, donkeys, onagers and mules (sterile hybrid of a horse and donkey).

A cross between a male zebra and a female horse is called a zorse.

Although an okapi looks a bit like a horse and a bit like a zebra, it is not related to either one. Its closest relative is the giraffe.

What animals eat sea otters?

Sea otters are eaten by orcas (killer whales.)

How do otters kill crocodiles?

They don't, unless they get caught in the crocodile's throat.

Who eats the sea otter?

Orcas (killer whales) eat the sea otter which is partly why they are an endangered species.

What is odd about sea otter's spinal column?

Sea otter's spines are hyperflexible (or hypermobile), allowing them to bend in almost any direction and even into a complete circle. This attribute allows them to be able to reach every part of their bodies.

What is the habitat of a Giant River Otter?

A giant river otter lives in rivers and swamps.

What does the diet of a river otter consist of?

River otters are carnivorous, a large part of their diet is fish, but they do eat crayfish, mollusks, crabs, frogs, snakes and lizards. They also eat insects, birds, mice, moles, eggs and rabbits. The diet varies to the abundance of food available.

What is sea otter's favorite food?

the sea otter's favorite food are crustaceans

What is Otters Predators?

The amazon otter is prey for caimans, crocodiles, jaguars, mountain lions, large groups of piranhas, and green anacondas.

What are otters nests called?

An otter's burrow is called a Den, Holt or Couch

Is it legal to hunt sea otters today?

It is legal for native Alaskans to hunt Sea Otter with no limits providing:

Alaska Natives (Indians, Aleuts, and Eskimos) who reside in Alaska and who dwell on the coast of the north Pacific Ocean or the Arctic Ocean may harvest sea otters for subsistence purposes or the creation and sale of Native articles of handicraft or clothing if the harvest is not wasteful.

A Native must be one-fourth degree or more Alaska Indian, Aleut or Eskimo or be enrolled under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

It is illegal for a person who is not Indian, Aleut, or Eskimo to actively participate in any manner in hunting sea otters.

How do they open hard shelled prey?

they lay on their backs and use a rock to crack it