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Sea otter

sea otter
Photo: Mike Baird from Morro Bay, USA · CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The sea otter (Enhydra lutris) is an omnivorous mammal native to North America.

The sea otter is a marine mammal native to the coasts of the northern and eastern North Pacific Ocean. Adult sea otters typically weigh between 14 and 45 kg (30–100 lb), making them the heaviest members of the weasel family, but among the smallest marine mammals. — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Enhydra lutris
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Mustelidae
Diet
Omnivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Found in
North America
Weight
27 kg
Length
1.4 m
Lifespan
27 years
Activity
Diurnal
Collective noun
a raft
Conservation status
Endangered

What does a sea otter eat?

The sea otter is an omnivore, eating both plants and animals.

How big is a sea otter?

The sea otter weighs around 27 kg and measures about 1.4 m.

How long do sea otters live?

In the wild, the sea otter can live up to about 27 years.

Where do sea otters live?

Sea otters are found in North America, in terrestrial habitats.

What is a group of sea otters called?

A group of sea otters is called a raft.

Is the sea otter endangered?

The sea otter is currently listed as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.

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