Marine Mammals

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of animals belonging to the Order Carnivora?

• Ability to fly

• Prominent canine teeth

• Presence of gills

• Herbivorous diet

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Where do Sea Otters primarily inhabit?

• Eastern North Atlantic

• Eastern North Pacific

• Western South Pacific

• Northern Arctic Ocean

What is a unique characteristic of Sea Otter's fur?

• It is sparse and long

• It is colorful and waterproof

• It is extremely dense

• It changes color with seasons

What historical event affected the Sea Otter population?

• They were overfished in the 1900s

• They were affected by an oil spill in 2000

• They were hunted in 1800

• They faced a disease outbreak in 1950

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What do Sea Otters eat?

• Only plants

• Small insects

• Marine animals and use tools

• Berries and nuts

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What is a distinctive feature of the fur of polar bears?

• It is completely solid.

• It is very thin.

• It has hollow hairs.

• It changes color seasonally.

What is the primary diet of polar bears?

• Fish

• Seals

• Berries

• Small rodents

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Why are polar bears considered excellent swimmers?

• They have webbed feet.

• They can hold their breath for 20 minutes.

• They swim using their fur for buoyancy.

• They use ice floes to rest.

What is a distinctive feature of adult walruses of both genders according to the Order Carnivora information?

• They have large ears.

• They have no teeth.

• They have ivory tusks.

• They are hairless.

What is another common name for seals in the Order Carnivora?

• Earless seals

• Fur seals

• Sea lions

• Walrus