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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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How big is an otter's paw print?

They are 2.5 inches smaller than a grizzly bear's paw.

Are sea otters beneficial to humans?

otters are both. because of the mating season, they are let harnful but still very mean. people use there skins for lots of things and some time just stay away from otters.

Are otters gentle or aggressive?

Usually. If you provoke it's babies it'll bite you, not that they are venomous or anything. If you don't see any babies, it will be friendly. Just depends on it's business.

Can sea otters breathe under water?

Otters can't breathe under water. They're mammals, they breathe air, with lungs. When they dive, they hold their breath.

What is a cousin to the otter?

The relatives of the Otter are the ferret, the wolverine, the ermine, the mink,and any others in the weasel family. Also the twotypes of Otters are the Sea Otter & the River Otter. click on this link for more information http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weasel

Why do otters have oily fur?

Well unlike most marine mammals the sea otter has no blubber and thus relies on its exceptionally thick fur to keep warm. Otters in general need usually live in cold waters they have a very soft, insulated underfur which is protected by their outer layer of long guard hair. This traps a layer of air, and keeps them dry and warm under water.

Is an otter a social or a loner?

otters are very social, and are considered one of the most playful wild animals.

What are the names of the female male and baby otters?

A female otter is called by the same name as a female dog. The male otter is called a dog, and the young are refered to as either kits, whelps or pups.

Do sea otters have hands like humans?

they have legs but no arms because they swim, walk and jump with all

four legs

Where do River Otters sleep?

River otters sleep in their holt's (dens), which can be found under tree roots along river banks or in dense undergrowth adjacent to rivers. Natural holt's are becoming pretty rare nowadays, due to the removal of old riverbank trees; however conservation groups are providing artificial holt's in strategic places to allow their natural habitat to recover. Otters may have several holt's a long the river bank, which provide shelter when out feeding and patrolling their territories.

Are river otters omnivores?

Yes, river otters are considered omnivores. They eat mainly aquatic plantation, but they also frequently eat shellfish they come across.

Are sea otters the only tool using sea mammal?

*Yes some Monkeys use sticks to extract ants from non accessible places.

Which country does the giant otter live in?

Giant otters can be found in South America, especially the Amazon river basin. Their numbers are in decline and the animals are becoming rare. This is mainly due to habitat loss and poaching, but the use of toxins, such as mercury, in illegal gold mining is also effecting numbers.

What kind of tail does an otter have?

Otters have long tails to keep their balance.

What is the difference between otters and fishers?

fishers are larger and are more close to the cat family, otters on the other hand are smaller and usually spend time in the water catching fish while fishers hunt on land more and do not swim. yet they are closely related and there really actually isn't any difference

What did the Hunting sea otters along the U.S. Pacific coast resulted in?

It has resulted in rapid decline in otter population and the species has become endangered.

Whats sea otters enemy?

Humans are the by far the biggest threat to sea otters, especially since we run the risk of causing an oil spill. But, if you're looking for natural enemies, one is the orca whale, which is eating more and more of them due to the decreasing number of seals. Although orcas are the main natural predator of the sea otter, there have been reports of bears, eagles, stellar sea lions, and even coyotes feeding on a sea otter.

Do sea otters go on land sometimes?

they get out of the water shake a little stand up on all fours and walk