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Sea Otters Planetary Lifestyles

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Sea otters live in shallow coastal waters near the northern pacific. These marine animals live close to states like Washington, Oregon, and northern California. They spend most of their time in the water, but scavenge land for food sources like plants or small animals. Otters can also hide in kelp forest to hide from predators. They live in shallow water in the northern pacific for ultimate food sources and access to land.

Sea otters diet is mostly small marine life.Otters eat slow-moving fish, crabs, abalone, sea urchins, clams, mussels, and snails. They can also eat 25% to 30% of their weight. A large male may eat as much as 25 lb. of food daily. Otters consume small marine life because of ultimate food source.

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