Characteristics
Soft, fluffy fur, cute little paws, adorable face. All of these are characteristics of the adored Sea Otter! Learn some fast facts down below
Sea Otter Facts ~ 4 ft. ~ 50-100 pounds ~ Average life span: 23 years ~ Scientific name: Enhydra Iutris
Sea Otters have water repellent fur that keeps them warm and dry, but for it to work it needs to be clean. Sea Otters clean their own fur so this effect works.
Sea Otters have webbed feet to help them swim!
When Sea Otters swim underwater, their ears and nose close up.
When Sea Otters are resting in a group it's called a raft.
Sea Otters have the thickest fur of any animal. They can have between 600,000-1,000,000 hairs per square inch!