What is Sea otter facts?
Sea otters are North Pacific marine mammals insulated by exceptionally dense fur.
Anatomy, behavior and diet
They eat sea urchins, shellfish and other invertebrates in coastal waters. Some use stones to open hard shells. Rather than relying on thick blubber, they maintain fur and consume substantial food.
Habitat and conservation
Eating urchins can support kelp forests in some places, depending on local food webs. Oil contamination damages fur insulation. Historical fur hunting caused severe declines, while present threats vary by region.
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