Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris)

Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris)

About Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris)

Kingdom: Animals
Phylum: Chordates
Class: Mammals
Order: Carnivorans
Family: Mustelids

The sea otter 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, making them the heaviest members of the weasel family, but among the smallest marine mammals. Unlike most marine mammals, the sea otter's primary form of insulation is an exceptionally thick coat of fur, the densest in the animal kingdom. Although it can walk on land, the sea otter is capable of living exclusively in the ocean.

Source: Wikipedia

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2006-09-24

Elkhorn Slough, United States of America
2007-03-15

Baker Beach, United States of America

Seen diving 50m or less offshore next to the cliffs between baker beach and the Golden Gate Bridge.
2007-09-23

Elkhorn Slough, United States of America
2014-03-11

Elkhorn Slough, United States of America
2014-07-21

Seward, United States of America
2014-07-22

Kenai Fjords NP--Aialik Bay-Aialik Glacier, United States of America
2015-07-18

Ano Nuevo State Park, United States of America
2018-12-28

San Simeon Elephant Seals, United States of America
2018-12-30

Morro Bay, United States of America
2019-02-09

Elkhorn Slough, United States of America
2021-04-04

Elkhorn Slough, United States of America
2024-02-20

Hamanaka, Japan
2024-10-25

Elkhorn Slough, United States of America