The 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 …

2025年3月13日 · sea otter, (Enhydra lutris), completely marine otter species 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.

2010年9月13日 · The sea otter is one of the few mammal species on Earth to use a tool to help it hunt and feed. It wedges a rock between its chest and the “armpit” of a foreleg and pounds shells against it to open them up.

2023年9月25日 · The sea otter (Enhydra lutris) is more than just a cute face. This marine mammal plays a pivotal role in maintaining the health and diversity of marine ecosystems.

Sea otters are small, charismatic marine mammals that inhabit the coastal waters of the eastern and northern North Pacific Ocean. They are known for their playful behavior, endearing faces, and remarkable intelligence.

The Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) is a marine mammal native to the coasts of the northern and eastern North Pacific Ocean. They are the heaviest members of the weasel family, but among the smallest marine mammals.

Sea otters have webbed feet, water-repellent fur to keep them dry and warm, and nostrils and ears that close in the water. Sea otters often float at the water's surface, lying on their...

2 天之前 · The sea otter’s diet helps kelp thrive for the benefit of all kinds of species of fish, invertebrates, and sea life that live in and around kelp. Sea otters are built for this kind of meal.

Sea otters have thick underfur that traps air to form an insulating layer against the chilly waters. Sea otters are part of the weasel family. They have webbed feet, water-repellent fur to...

2020年3月13日 · Sea otters are a species of mammal related to other mustelids (wolverines, badgers, ferrets, and river otters). They can reach a maximum length of about four feet and weigh around 65 pounds on average when fully grown.