Babies
Eating
Habitats
Threat Levels
100

How long is the mothers gestation period?

The sea otters gestation period is between 60-70 days.

100

How do sea otters obtain food?

They dive into the water to get it. 

100

Where do they like to live?

they live in coastal marine areas on rocks 

100

How long have Sea otters been on the endangered species list 

Since 1977 

200

When is the season for pups to be born 

Sea otter pups can be born anytime throughout the year, but the most popular time of the year is spring.

200

How do they eat their food?

They float and eat on their backs and eat it. 

200
what are other habitats they like 

wetlands

200

What is the current population 

over 3,000

300

How many litters does a Sea Otter mother have per year. 

They tend to have 1 litter per year 

300

Where do they store food after they obtain their prey?

In the extra skin in their forearm

300

What type of plant do they use as shelter 

Kelp 

300

What Act are Sea Otters under 

They are under the Marine Mammal Protection Act 

400

Where are offspring delivered 

They can be delivered either on land or sea 

400

What type of food do sea otters eat?

They primarily eat fish. They can also eat crawfish or shellfish. 

400
How does kelp help them 
It shelters them from wind, waves and other elements
400

What made the population of sea otters decrease 

Fur trade