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Semi-Aquatic Mammals

Species of amphibious mammal, that are adapted for living both in water and on land.

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How do beavers find a mate?

well bevers have a very good sent so they can find thire mate.

Do otters and gators get along?

Alligators don't get along with any other animal really. They'll eat an osprey if they can catch one...

Can otters growl and scream?

yes they do , bears are apart of the dog family along the way. and when around all alone or scared they bark to be seen.

When do river otters come out?

They paddle with 2 flippers that they have and I THINK THat The gills or the tail move themselve little, I dont know this is what my best friend told me ! So Look around a little because Im not that shhhuree!

Sincerly , Grazyson!

When did elephants appear on earth?

in the ice age the mammoths were the first elephants

Does a sea otter like a seal?

Sea otters and seals do not necessarily like or dislike each other. Although they live in the same areas, they aren't natural enemies, and they don't have any relationship between the two species. You won't find them playing together, but to know whether they like each other is impossible (you can't read their minds to figure out whether they like each other the way that some people like animals).

I hope that answers your question.

Are sea otters cold blooded?

Yes, homeothermic means warm blooded and all mammals are warm blooded (warm our bodies through food energy). Endothermic animals use the sun or other heat sources (such as reptiles)

What are the charateristics of a mammal?

For the typical mammals, the following properties apply:

1) hair on the body

2) endothermic regulation (warm-blooded)

3) milk-producing glands

4) live birth of babies (except egg-laying monotremes)

Is an otter webbed footed?

Yes, sea otters do, on their rear feet. They're very good swimmers & divers, quite interesting to watch them eating clams off their stomachs while floating. They use rocks to break open the shells. Their front feet (paws?) are very human-like in their dexterity & efficiency. They have opposing thumbs.

Do otter sleep?

Sea Otters sleep in groups while wrapped in seaweed so they do not float away. The Alaskan Sea Otter will occasionally haul out on ice or rocks and sleep. It is very uncommon for California Sea Otters to haul out.

Do river otters breathe oxygen in the air or the water?

No they do not. That's why they come up every once in a while.

Mammals are animals that MUST breathe air to survive. All otters areammals

What eats a North American otter?

It differs by where the otters are. But the predators are great white sharks, killer whales, and sea lions.

What is a sea otters niche in the ecosystem?

Their oily skin keeps them warm in the cold waters.

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Also they have thick fur to keep warm.

How does giant otter environment impact them?

They are a vital part of the ocean's ecosystem. Without otters, sea urchins would have no predators and would overpopulate and likely destroy kelp forests, which are a food source for urchins.

Do platypus attack their predators?

Platypuses hide by digging burrows into a riverbank or creek bank. The entrance is usually disguised by overhang from the riverbank, or by tree roots and/or other vegetation. They are difficult to see, which is precisely what the platypus wants.

What are the habitats for sea otters?

It has a marine biome or ecosystem.

Wetlands and marshes.

What eats giant otters?

The giant otter eats piranas. I learned on the animal plantet. The giant otter is also indangered!

Is a sea otter a mammal?

Yes it is! Mammals are warm-blooded animals, usually with fur or hair that produce milk to suckle their young, which are usually born live. One or two mammals lay eggs.
Yes an Otter is a mammal.

What are the nicknames of sea otters?

Sea otters are the only species in their genus, Enhydra. However, there are thirteen species of otter in the subfamily Lutrinae; these include the Marine otter, the North-American river otter, the Neotropical river otter, the Southern river otter, the Eurasian otter, the Hairy-nosed otter, the Asian small-clawed otter, the African clawless otter, the Congo clawless otter, the Giant otter, the Smooth-coated otter, the Spotted-necked otter, and (of course) the Sea otter.

Where do muskrats lay eggs?

Probably 6-7 per litter and it has 2-3 litters per year.