7 Fascinating Facts About Otters

Zee Media Bureau
Apr 16, 2024

River Otters

They are often mistaken for sea otters, but they primarily inhabit freshwater areas while occasionally venturing into seawater for hunting.

Floating Bond

Sea otters, especially mothers and pups, sometimes hold hands while floating on their backs.

Otter Naming

Baby otters are commonly referred to as pups, but they can also be called kits or kittens. Female otters are known as sows, while males are called boars.

Claws In Species

Three otter species have blunt claws or lack claws altogether.

Fur Density Record

Sea otters possess the densest fur of any animal species.

Hefty Diet

All otters, including giant otters, consume 20-33% of their body weight daily.

Speedy Swimmers

Otters can swim at speeds of up to 7 miles per hour, which is three times faster than the average human swimmer.

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