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Predators
Sea otter
Sea otter · Enhydra lutris
Sea otters glide silently through kelp forests, use tools and radiate curiosity. Their dense fur protects them even in icy water.
Fact file
- Size
- Weighs up to 45 kg, 1 to 1.5 metres long
- Males and females
- Males are noticeably larger than females
- Sounds
- High-pitched whistles and occasional soft growls
- Diet
- Mussels, sea urchins, crabs, fish and snails
- Offspring
- Female gives birth to usually one young after a gestation of 6 to 8 months
How to identify Sea otter
The sea otter is notable for its dense, silky-looking fur, which ranges from dark brown to almost black. The throat and face are light, often silvery grey, which creates a striking contrast.
With a length between 1 and 1.5 metres and a weight of up to 45 kilograms, the sea otter is powerfully built. Distinctive features include its short forepaws with robust claws and the broad, flattened tail tip.
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Where Sea otter live
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