Gallery description : sea otter

Sea Otters are mammals that lead a solitary life. Scientific name of the sea otter is enhydra lutris. It comes from the genus of the mammal - enhydra. 11km/h (7mph) - the speed with which cats can run. 12-15 years is a usual life span for the mammal. The weight of enhydra lutris is 14-45kg (30-100lbs). 122-150cm (48-59in) is a size of a sea otter.

Facts about sea otters
NameSea Otter
ColourBlack, brown, tan
FamilyMustelidae
HabitatUnpolluted areas close to the shore
Skin TypeFur
OrderCarnivora
Average Litter Size1
ClassMammalia
Scientific NameEnhydra lutris
GenusEnhydra
PredatorsSharks, humans, killer whales
DietOmnivore
Top Speed11km/h (7mph)
PhylumChordata
KingdomAnimalia
LifestyleSolitary
Weight14-45kg (30-100lbs)
Conservation StatusEndangered
Life Span12-15 years
Size122-150cm (48-59in)
Main PreySea urchins, clams, crabs, seaweed
TypeMammal
Image Details
Description Sea otter. Otter Animal
Width 1520 pixels
Heigh 816 pixels
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