Why do sea otters rub their faces all the time?
It's part of their grooming! Getting rid of moisture and letting air in.
What are facts about the Sargasso sea?
The Sargasso Sea is in the North Atlantic ocean. It is the only sea lacking a land boundary. It is home to a tremendous amount of wildlife such as dolphin fish, shrimp, crabs, and sea turtles.
Why do sea otters consume 25 percent of their body weight?
Sea otters consume 25% of their body weight because they have high metabolisms to keep warm in cold waters. By consuming a large amount of food, they can maintain their energy levels and stay warm while swimming in the ocean. This high food intake also allows them to build up insulating layers of fat to protect them from the cold.
Does a sea otter have a symbiotic relationship with any other organisms?
Yes, sea otters have a mutualistic relationship with kelp. Sea otters control sea urchin populations by feeding on them, preventing overgrazing on kelp forests. In return, kelp provides a habitat for sea otters and helps stabilize the marine ecosystem.
This information is according to information from Wikipedia
Mammals are rarely consumed by river otters and are not a major dietary staple.Mammals that are preyed upon by otters are characteristically small or are a type species found in riparian zones.[The few occurrences of mammals found in the river otter's diet include: Muskrats (Ondatra zibethicus); Meadow Voles (Microtus pennsylvanicus); Eastern Cottontails (Sylvilagus floridanus); and Snowshoe Hares (Lepus americanus).
There are varying records of otters preying upon beavers (Castor canadensis). Otter predation on beavers has been reported in the southern boreal forest of Manitoba.Trappers in Alberta, Canada commonly assert that otters are major predators of beavers.A 1994 river otter study reported findings of beaver remains in 27 out of 1,191 scats analyzed.However, many other studies did not report any findings of beaver remains in the scat sampled.
(Scat is animal droppings)
Other web sites also say that river otters will sometimes kill muskrats or beavers to take over their dens/lodges. Survival of the fittest.
Are sea otters a produder or a consumer in the food chain?
A consumer. Producers are generally plants, which "produce" (hence the name) energy from the sun through photosynthesis. Everything else needs to get energy by consuming (hence the name "consumer") a producer, or another consumer. Sea otters generally eat sea urchins and shellfish, which feed on algae. In this food chain, the sea otters are secondary consumers, the urchins and shellfish are primary consumers, and the algae are producers.
What sea mammals are omnivores?
Sea otters are omnivores, feeding on a diet of both marine animals like shellfish, sea urchins, and fish, as well as plant material like kelp. They are a key species in helping to maintain the health of kelp forests in their coastal habitats.
No, otters are not monotremes. Monotremes are a group of egg-laying mammals that include the platypus and echidnas. Otters are classified as carnivorous mammals in the family Mustelidae, which also includes weasels, badgers, and martens.
Otters live in groups and are very sociable within those groups. They can be very territorial experts have never seen them fight in the wild, however, they have been known to fight in captivity. This may be because of the lack of space if they are in captivity, especially if there are two males.
Are sea otters unicellular or multicellular?
Sea otters are multicellular organisms. They are mammals belonging to the family Mustelidae and are composed of many cells that make up their tissues, organs, and organ systems. unicellular organisms, on the other hand, are organisms composed of a single cell.
How fast does a North American River Otter swim?
A North American River Otter can swim at speeds of up to 7 miles per hour (11 km/h) in the water. They are agile and efficient swimmers, using their webbed feet and sleek bodies to move gracefully through the water in search of prey.
How many baby's do sea otters have at one time?
Sea otters usually have a baby but at times it can also have twins
Yes, sea otters are known for using tools such as rocks and shells to crack open shellfish and clams when foraging for food. They will often place the tools on their stomachs as makeshift anvils to break open their prey.
What is being done to protect sea otters from dying?
The Sea Otter is protected under the federal Species at Risk Act (SARA). More information about SARA, including how it protects individual species, is available in the Species at Risk Act: A Guide.
The Sea Otter is protected by the Marine Mammal Regulations in the federal Fisheries Act. These regulations make it an offence to kill, harm, or harass marine mammals. It occurs in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, where it is protected by the Canada National Parks Act. The species is listed as Threatened under the British Columbia Wildlife Act. Under this Act, it is prohibited to kill, capture, harass, or trade this species, or to destroy its habitat.
No, marine otters are not extinct. While they have faced threats from hunting and habitat loss, populations of marine otters still exist in various regions, particularly along the coastlines of the Pacific Ocean. Efforts are being made to protect and conserve these otters to prevent extinction.
Yes, all populations of living things evolve over time as individuals die and new individuals are born. Each new generation in the population is slightly different from previous generations.
Selection pressures influence which individuals die and how many.
Gene shuffling, mutations, etc. influence the differences in the new individuals born.
Otters are found throughout the world on all continents except for Australia and Antarctica. They live near rivers, springs, streams, lakes and other inland waterways, while sea otters live along the coastlines.
What animal eats the sea otter?
Sharks, orcas, and other large predatory marine animals are known to eat sea otters. Additionally, humans have historically hunted sea otters for their fur, which has also impacted their populations.
What is an otter's classification?
Otters belong to the animal kingdom (Animalia), the phylum Chordata, the class Mammalia, and the order Carnivora. Within the Carnivora order, they are further classified into the family Mustelidae, which also includes weasels, badgers, and minks.
What family do otters belong to?
Otters belong to the family Mustelidae, which also includes weasels, badgers, and martens.
What is the scientific name for an otter?
The names for an otter is
Scientific Name: Lutra canadensis
Common Name: River otter
How long can an otter hold its breath?
How do you hold your breath longer underwater? Applying a few of these tips should help:
remain relaxed and calm
visualize yourself holding your breath longer
don’t eat before holding your breath
perform deep breathing to increase your diaphragm
incorporate O2 tables into your training
incorporate CO2 tables into your training
let little breaths escape at a time
don’t stop training to improve breath holding ability
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How do you see the amount balance in pf account?
You can check your EPF balance from the finance department of your employer. Or, if you know your PF account number, you can check it online at the EPF website. Refer to the website in the related links section for details on how you can check it online.
What makes the sea water cold?
cooling of seawater is caused by the evaporation of surface water which takes latent heat from surrounding water molecules, similar to the effect of sweating. Cooling of seawater is also due to brine acceptance, if the water becomes more saline, it will sink as it is heavier than the surrounding water masses and thus cooling as water which becomes more dense has a lower maximum temperature, and pressure causes water to become colder.