Otters

How long can otters stay underwater?

• 1 to 2 minutes

• 3 to 4 minutes

• 7 to 8 minutes

• 5 to 6 minutes

On which continents do otters not live?

• Europe and Asia

• Australia and Antarctica

• Africa and Europe

• North and South America

What is the weight range of most otters?

• 40 to 60 pounds

• 35 to 50 pounds

• 10 to 30 pounds

• 5 to 15 pounds

What is the length of the giant otter?

• Up to 8 feet

• Up to 7 feet

• Up to 6 feet

• Up to 5 feet

What special feature helps otters swim swiftly?

• Special tail design

• Streamlined body shape

• Lightweight bones

• Elastic webbing between toes

What do otters use to keep their skin dry?

• Long coarse hairs

• Short, thick underfur

• A layer of fat

• Both long coarse hairs and short, thick underfur

What do otters often eat?

• Seaweed

• Crayfish, crabs, and fish

• Leaves and berries

• Small mammals

How do otters communicate among themselves?

• By leaving scent marks

• By dancing

• By making sounds

• By touching noses

Where do most otters make their homes?

• In the open ground

• In burrows in riverbanks or under rocky ledges

• In caves

• In trees

What are baby otters called?

• Kittens

• Pups or cubs

• Fawns

• Joeys