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sea otter: see otter otter, name for a number of aquatic, carnivorous mammals of the weasel family, found on all continents except Australia. The common river otters of Eurasia and the Americas are species of the genus Lutra. The North American river otter, L. ..... Click the link for more information. . sea otteror great sea otterRare, completely marine otter (Enhydra lutris) of the northern Pacific, usually found in kelp beds. Floating on its back, it opens mollusks by smashing them on a stone balanced on its chest. The large hind feet are broad and flipperlike. It is 40–65 in. (100–160 cm) long and weighs 35–90 lbs (16–40 kg). The thick lustrous coat is reddish to dark brown. By 1910 it had been hunted almost to extinction for its fur; now fully protected, it is gradually increasing in numbers. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Paddling rhythmically is Zen-like, and soon we were off to explore the bay from the eye level of sea otters, who love to play in the kelp beds. The World Of Mammals" series consists of Baboons (1592964974); Giraffes (1592964966); Kangaroos (1592964990); Polar Bears 91592965016); Rhinos (15929650240); Sea Otters (1592965008); Squirrels 91592965032); and Tigers (1592964982). Coastal freshwater runoff is associated with a high risk for infection of southern sea otters (Enhydra lutris nereis) with Toxoplasma gondii in California and might also be a risk factor for infection of elephant seals with pathogenic fecal bacteria (15). |
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