Description
How much does a grown sea otter weigh in pounds?
35-90 pounds
What ocean do sea otters live in?
Northern Pacific Ocean
How do sea otters stay together when sleeping?
They hold hands.
How do sea otters protect themselves?
By using rocks.
What helps make swimming easier for sea otters?
webbed feet
How long can male sea otters live?
10-15 years
Where can sea otters easily be found?
kelp beds
What kind of tool does a sea otter use to open food sources?
rocks
What do sea otters do when they are in danger?
They usually will escape.
How do sea otter feet look?
They have human-like feet with five toes.
What color is the fur of a sea otter?
reddish to dark brown
Name two of the habitats that sea otters can live in.
rock shores
barrier reefs
tide water stones
dense kelp forests
What animals do sea otters hunt?
fish, crustaceans, and other critters
What on their body helps protect them?
Their thick fur.
What are a sea otter's tail meant to do?
15-20 years
What 3 countries, besides the United States, do sea otters live in?
Canada
Russia
Japan
Where do sea otters float to prevent from drifting away?
dense kelp forests
Why do sea otters take refuge in kelp?
To protect themselves from predators.
What two body parts close when a sea otter goes underwater?
ears
nostrils
How tall can sea otters be in inches?
40-45 inches
What two states do sea otters live in?
California
Washington
What is the name of the aquatic family that sea otters are associated with?
the weasel family
Who helps protect sea otters?
The law and federal state.
How do sea otters paddle underwater?