Sea Otters

You are a marine biologist studying sea otters. You need to find them for your research. Where would you most likely find them?

• In the sea/ocean

• Only in a part of the Mississippi River (a section only 50 miles long)

• In the craters of volcanoes

• On Venus because they breathe methane and CO²

You are at a zoo and you see a sea otter. You remember that sea otters are ______.

Answer explanation

Mammals are animals with fur that usually give birth to animals (there are exceptions, though.) There are many fun facts about mammals. For example, humans are mammals!

What do sea otters eat? List at least 2 food items.

Answer explanation

Some different foods that sea otters eat include: "...sea urchins, crabs, clams, mussels, octopus, fish, and other marine invertebrates." (Alaska Department of Fish and Game (.gov)).

You are on a wildlife quiz show and the host asks you, 'What family do sea otters belong to?'

• ...part of the weasel family.

• ...part of the fish family.

• ...amphibians.

• ...omnivores.

________ sea otters live near the central coast of California.

__________ sea otters live near Russia and Japan.

Answer like this: Northern; Southern

which means Northern sea otters = central coast of CA

Southern sea otters = near Russia and Japan

(Hint: that's incorrect)

How many species of Sea Otter are there?

• You never told us!

• 3

• 2

• 6

You are a wildlife researcher and you are studying otters. You need to know how many species of otters exist. Can you tell?

• 5

• 8

• 10

• You never told us!

You are a wildlife enthusiast and you are asked, 'What is the average lifespan of a sea otter in the wild?'

• 10-15 years

• 15-20 years

• 20-25 years

• 25-30 years

Where are Sea Otters primarily found?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

As a wildlife researcher, you are studying the diet of otters. Can you tell what is the primary food source for most otter species?

• Fruits

• Fish

• Grass

• Unknown