1. BY CASEY Sea Otter

2. Physical Characteristics A sea otters length is 4 feet. A female sea otter can weigh 45 pounds. A male sea otter can weigh 65 pounds.

3. Lifespan A male sea otters lifespan is 10-15 years. A female sea otters lifespan is 15-20 years.

4. Population In 1900, there were 1,ooo-2,000 sea otters. In 2009, there were 280 sea otters.

5. Habitat Sea otters live in Japan, Alaska, and California. Sea otters live in the ocean.

6. Adaptations Sea otters have eyes, teeth, and fur. They use their fur to keep warm. They use their teeth to chew food and rip apart food. They use their eyes to see prey.

7. Eating Habits Sea otters eat clams, abalone, urchins, and mussels. Sea otters are carnivores, which means they only eat meat.

8. Endangered because Sea otters are endangered because of oil spills, habitat degradation, and food elimination.

9. Fun Facts Sea otters spend their life in water. Sea otters do not have blubber to help them keep warm.

10. DEFENDERS OF THE WILD. 2012. WWW.DEFENDERS.ORG Reference