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Otters!

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

OTTERS

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THEY EAT

URCHINS, CLAMS, MUSSELS, AND CRABS.

THEY’RE RESOURCEFUL

THEY STORE FOOD IN THE LOSE SKIN UNDER THEIR ARMS
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THEY ARE SMART

THEY USE ROCKS TO CRACK OPEN THE CLAMS.

NO BLUBBER!

THEY HAVE THE THICKEST LAYER OF FUR OF ALL ANIMALS
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BIG LUNGS!

OTTERS CAN HOLD THEIR BREATH FOR 5-8 MINUTES
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BABIES!

BABY OTTERS ARE CALLED PUPS
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THEY STAY TOGETHER

WHILE SLEEPING OTTERS WILL LAY ON THEIR BACKS AND TIE THEMSELVES TOGETHER USING SEAWEED MAKING A RAFT.
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MATING

THE MALE WILL BITE THE FEMALES FACE TO KEEP HER FROM ESCAPING WHILE MATING.
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HABITAT

90% OF OTTERS LIVE OFF THE COAST OF ALASKA

13 DIFFERENT SPECIES

CAN BE FOUND AROUND THE WORLD.
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