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What can be found in the Monterey Bay's waters?
Kelp forests
What are sharks big fans of?
blubber
When was the sharks last meal?
3 days ago
What does Otter #156 keep tucked im a pocket of skin under her arm?
Her favorite rock
What color is Kairi's fur?
ebony
While kayaking in the waters, what do humans use for paws?
Paddles
In the beginning of the story, how old is the shark & what is size?
tween & he's small for his age
How old is Otter #156?
3 years old
What was the sharks last meal?
A ray and 2 puny turtles
What color is Odder's fur?
Deep brown and caramel-colored
How do the characters describe Elkhorn Slough?
It is heaven
Why did Odder's mother name her odder?
Odder never settled and her eyes were always full of questions
How many times has Odder been trapped and relocated to quiet waters away from trouble?
8 times and counting
What nickname has Kairi given Odder?
Silly Minnow
What plant can be found in the water?
Eelgrass
What can be found in the slough?
Humans, boats, kayaks, canoes
Describe Odder's physical appearance (colors)?
deep brown coat and caramel-colored head
How long are pups with their moms?
5 months or so; a year at most
What is the scary stories Kairi asks Odder to share?
The Fifty
What do otters do underwater?
twist, pretzel, and weave
What is located beyond the slough?
Monterey Bay
How does Odder communicate? Name at least three ways.
whistle, whine, snarl, hiss, blow, snort, sight, scent, touch (nudges, licks, heat butts, bites)
How old is Kairi?
5 years old
What does Odder LOVE to eat?
Crab
Where does Odder's and Kairi's chase begin?
In the marshy shallows of Elkhorn Slough