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Bookmark or Share- Sea otter - WikipediaThe sea otter ( Enhydra lutris) 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 and 100 lb), making them the heaviest members of the weasel family, but among the smallest marine mammals.
- Sea Otter | Live cam | Monterey Bay AquariumRuby, a six-year-old sea otter from Aquarium of the Americas, recently joined our resident sea otters on exhibit. She spent some time behind the scenes acclimating to her home with us and meeting her new otter roommates before going onto exhibit with Rosa. We expect that Ruby will be moving in and out of the exhibit area for a while as she gets used to her new home, so you may not see her all the time.
- Sea Otter | Defenders of WildlifeSea Otter English Spanish Sea otters are a keystone species, meaning their role in their environment has a greater effect than other species. As top predators, sea otters are critical to maintaining the balance of nearshore ecosystems, such as kelp forests, embayments and estuaries.
- Sea otter | Animals | Monterey Bay AquariumThe southern sea otter is the smallest marine mammal in North America at up to 4 feet (1.2 m) long and up to 50 pounds (23 kg) for females and 70 pounds (32 kg) for males. South America’s marine otter — Lontra felina — is the smallest marine mammal in the world. Population The current southern sea otter population averages around 3,000 individuals.
- Otter | Habitat & Facts | Britannicaotter, (subfamily Lutrinae), any of 13 species of semiaquatic mammals that belong to the weasel family ( Mustelidae) and are noted for their playful behaviour. The otter has a lithe and slender body with short legs, a strong neck, and a long flattened tail that helps propel the animal gracefully through water.
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