ABCs
Paula holds a world record in which sport?
surfing
Where was Paula for the first half of the year?
Portugal
What other animal is most often seen with polar bears?
Arctic fox
What are the two main subspecies?
Pacific and Atlantic
What disease do sea otters carry?
Tetanus
What is Paula's mom's name?
Zita
What town does Paula live in?
Pascagoula
What % of polar bear hunts are a success?
Less than 2%
A sea otter must eat ?? of its body weight per day?
25%
Who taught Paula to bake; one of her favorite activities?
Her mom
Name Paula's three cats. Name at least 2 for full credit
Munchkin, Jojo, and Dalai
If two polar bears touch noses, what are they signaling?
they want to share food
When are walruses pink? When are they white?
white- after diving and pink when they are warm
What sense do sea otters most often use when foraging in murky water?
touch
Where did Paula get her PhD?
Texas A&M
What is a hobby that helped Paula keep warm during late night Teams meetings in Portugal?
Name an adaptation to prevent heat loss?
Two layers of fur; ability to quickly build up body fat; large paws with a rough underside for walking on snow; small tail and ears; and long thing head and neck
What are walrus whiskers called?
Vibrasse
Why does an otter have a scarred or bloody nose?
a male sea otter bites a female's nose during mating
Which university did Paula work as a research scientist for 10 years?
University of Southern Mississippi
Name the three languages that Paula speaks?
English, Portuguese, and German
What is the name of a grizzly-polar bear hybrid?
Pizzly or grolar
How do walrus pups nurse at sea?
They hang upside down in the water while being cradled by their mother's flippers
What are the leading cause of mortality of California sea otters?
sharks