General Characteristics

Head to body Length :  4 feet (1.3 meters)

Tail Length :25-37 cm (10-14 inches)

Height : 

Weight : 15-45kg ( 33- 99 lbs)

Description : 

The sea otter has the thickest fur in the animal kingdom. Unlike other marine mammals, the sea otter does not have a layer of blubber (fat) to help keep it warm. If an otter’s fur gets coated with oil or any other substance, it can easily die from cold and exposure.

Range -   Sea Otters live in widespread is sub polar region Australia,Madagascar,Sahara,part East U.S.S.R, West China, West Asia, South America and North America.

Habitat - They live in aquatic and terrestrial areas.

Diet -   It eats frogs, crayfish, crabs, fish and eels.

 Status - Now there are only 2,200 remaining. They may get wiped out if people arent careful.

Reason  for the status - People kill them for their skin. 

What Type of animal is it - It is a Carnivore 

Gestation :  6- 8 months

Longevity : 15 -20 years

Sea Otter at the San Diego Zoo in California