2015年7月11日 · Sea otter information & facts. Learn about this amazing marine mammal, pictures, video & list of facts for kids. Part of Active Wild's Arctic Animal series.

2010年9月13日 · Like polar bears in the Arctic, sea otters are considered keystone species in their ecosystems, because they affect great influence on their environments. For instance, they plentifully eat sea urchins, which eat kelp in great abundance.

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 …

2019年1月1日 · Arctic animals include mammals such as the polar bear, Arctic fox, Arctic hare, caribou / reindeer, musk ox and wolverine; aquatic mammals such as the orca / killer whale, narwhal, beluga whale, walrus and numerous seal species; and birds such as the ptarmigan, bald eagle, Arctic tern and puffin.

2022年3月6日 · Are There Sea Otters in The Arctic? Sea otters, specifically the Northern and Russian otters, can be found in the waters of the Arctic circle. In fact, these otters are considered a keystone species in the arctic environs. The sea otter’s prey of choice is sea urchins. Sea urchins, left unchecked by natural predators, are major consumers of ...

2020年9月18日 · Sea otters live in seawater at high latitudes, specifically in the North Pacific Ocean and near the Arctic Ocean, and are distributed in Canada, Japan, Russia and the United States. Sea otters spend most of their time in the water, capturing a …

2024年11月15日 · WWF-Canada has added a new species to our collection of symbolic adoptions — the otterly adorable sea otter. Discover more about this playful mammal, the threats they are facing, and how you can help. Sea otters often live close to shore but can go their entire lives without leaving the sea.

The sea otter is the largest member of the weasel family. Their fur is made up of a dense underfur, ranging in color from brown to black, and longer guard hairs. The guard hairs can be brown to black to silver. Their hind feet are webbed to aid in swimming, and their front toes are short and stiff. Adult sea otters may grow up to 5 feet in length.

2025年1月8日 · Meet the rare arctic white otter, a true Arctic gem! With its snow-white fur and incredible survival skills, this otter is an absolute wonder of nature. Livi...

The northern sea otter subspecies (E. lutris kenyoni), is found in the Aleutian Islands, Southern Alaska, British Columbia, and Washington. Within Alaska, there are 3 stocks. The Southeast stock can be found in the coastal waters of Southeast Alaska.