Two Alaska sea otters at sunset prepare for a night's sleep by wrapping themselves in kelp. (Enhydra lutris).
Picture ID: EHT-0560
Picture ID: EHT-0560
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Two Alaska sea otters at sunset prepare for a night's sleep by wrapping themselves in kelp. (Enhydra lutris).
Picture ID: EHT-0560 |
Sea Otter Photo (ID: EHT-0560)Scientific Name (Latin Name): Enhydra lutris Life History Information: Sea otters live in shallow water areas along the shores of the North Pacific. Adult males weight 70 to 90 pounds with some individuals weighing 100 pounds, and females average 40 to 60 pounds. Their hind feet are webbed and adapted for swimming, while the toes on the forefeet are short and stiff, enabling the animal to deftly handle food. Sea otters mate at all times of the year, and young may be born in any season. However, in Alaska most pups are born in late spring. Bald eagles prey on newborn pups and orca whales may take a few adults, but predation is probably insignificant. Many sea otters live for 15 to 20 years. Older animals often develop a silvery head. Sea otter information adapted from: Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game Notebook Series Photograph Availability
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