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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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Do sharks eat Sea Otters?

Yes a sea otter will eat a shark more often than a shark will eat it. Since otters have sharp teeth they can turn around while being chase by a shark and eat it. Otters and whales will eat sharks and they eat plants and algae which make them omnivores. That is why they are the top predators in the ocean food chain.

When is national otter day?

National Otter Day is a day where people can celebrate otters.

What do sea otters use to insulate their bodies from the cold?

I'm doing a project and this was the answer i found online. it's in point form, because I'm copy-pasting from my powerpoint. unpolluted waters, near shore marine environments. Places with protection from the severe ocean winds, ex: Rockey coastlines, think kelp forests, and barrier reefs. •

hope this helps

How often is a otter fed?

Otters are typically fed multiple times a day, as they have high metabolisms and require a significant amount of food to sustain their energy levels. In captivity, they may be fed 2 to 4 times daily, with portions adjusted based on their age, size, and activity level. In the wild, their feeding frequency can vary based on food availability and hunting success. Overall, otters consume about 15% to 25% of their body weight in food daily.

How do otter train their pups to swim?

Try encourage them into the rapid waters forcing them to learn how to swim to survive. The mother then clings to a floating batch of seaweed and hang out there. The pups seeing this would follow. That is how otters train their pups to swim and lay on their back to float. It's all survival techiques.

Why did sea otters almost completely die out in the 1800s and early 1900s?

Sea otters almost completely died out in the 1800s and early 1900s due to the popularity of their fur. Many poachers killed the otters to sell the fur for expensive coats and other garments.

Does the otter box for the droid x come in colors?

No, only black. I wish they came in colors though.

Is an otter dangerous?

well they are not dangerous thats what they say but here in florida some people were keeping ones as a pet an it got lost an went to a neighbor an started attacking some dogs an when the women try breaking them apart the ottor bit her hand really badly she has to be in the hospital for a week for recovery so if you see one try staying away

Can you have an outdoor Shetland sheepdog in cold places?

Would you be expected to live outside in in a fur coat? No, neither would a small dog like that.

How much hair does an otter have?

Otters have the most dense fur in the animal kingdom. They have one million hairs per square inch, where dogs have about 60,000/sq in. This allows them to swim in cold waters without having a thick layer of blubber to keep them warm. This adaptation gives the otter a streamline and extremely agile body.

(What the person is saying is that they have 1,000,000 hairs per square inch)

(P.S. you don't need to make a huge deal out of something like this; no one asked how much a dog has, or for your science paper on sea otters)

i meant no insult, it just annoies me when people do that.

Do otters live by the Tiber River?

Yes. Otters do live in the tiber river. I have seen a few myself.

True or false a sea otter must protect itself from the cold and wet environment?

False, a sea otter lives in very warm climate weather so it uses its cold ,wet environment to cool off and it needs to swim so how can it protect it's self from that if it needs wetness

Are sea otters a part of the mussel family?

The sea otter is the largest member of the Mustelidae, or weasel family, and the only one which lives almost entirely in the water.

Mussels or mollusks live with a soft body inside a hard shell, like you might find empty on the beach. Otters have fur, and are mammals.

What is the ASL sign for otter?

There is no official ASL sign for otter. The easiest way to sign this word is to finger spell O, T, T, E, and R.

Can you die from anything?

Yes. You can die from anything.

Where do California sea otters live?

California sea otters live in and around the Pacific ocean. They are often found near shore and in areas that offer shelter (kelp beds) and access to food.

What is an otter's life span?

River Otters have been known to live sixteen years in captivity, and may live 10 - 20 yrs in the wild.

Sea otters can live up to 25 years of age, although the average lifespan is 10 to 12 years.

Do sea otter's ears close under water?

yes they do ! not only are they not able to hear when the hunt but also smell. i hope this helped please reply thanks

How fast can a otter run?

Otters are able to run as fast as the average man. On ice or snow, they can reach the speeds of more than 15 miles per hours because they can alternate between sliding and running.