The Big Deal About Sea Otters
Why Sea Otters Are Important? All Animals Have A Purpose
Food
- Sea otters eat on their bellies as a table
- They eat clams, snails, mussels, squids, scallops, small octopus, and more
- Sea otters eat over a 160 different foods
- Sea otters eat every three hours
Endangerment
- Sea otters were hunted for their soft, thick fur
- Oil spills affected the sea otter population
Predators
- Sea otter's predators are sharks, humans, and bald eagles
- Before, sea otters were hunted near extinction
- Now they are less endangered than before
Habitat
- Sea otter habitats are Kuril Island, Kamcha Island, California, and Vancouver
- They no longer live in places such as Coast of Mexico because many people skinned otters
Reproduction
- Female sea otters are mature at the age of four
- Males are capable at age four as well
- Most male and female successfully reproduce until ages 5-7
Characteristics
- Small, round head, closed nostrils, ears with flaps, and small eyes that can see in water
Evolution
- Sea otters are the smallest marine mammals
- Others were put into two categories, one who eats fish and another who eat invertebrates.