Sea Otter Rehabilitation and Care

Sea Otter Rehabilitation and Care

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

The video takes viewers to the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California, where two adult sea otters help rehabilitate abandoned pups. The aquarium focuses on highlighting marine life diversity and works with stranded sea otters, providing care and rehabilitation for their release back into the wild. The video details the care process for young otters, including feeding practices and the use of disguises to prevent habituation. The ultimate goal is to provide an enriched environment for these intelligent animals, combining fun and work to prepare them for life in the wild.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the Monterey Bay Aquarium?

To entertain visitors with marine shows

To highlight the diversity of marine life

To sell marine-related merchandise

To conduct marine sports events

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the sea otter rehabilitation program?

To train otters for circus performances

To prepare otters for life in the wild

To keep otters as permanent residents

To use otters for scientific experiments

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long is the youngest sea otter pup expected to stay in intensive care?

Two weeks

Four weeks

Eight weeks

Six weeks

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of their body weight do sea otters eat daily?

20-25%

40-50%

25-35%

10-15%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do caregivers wear disguises when feeding the otters?

To protect themselves from otters

To look like other animals

To entertain the otters

To prevent otters from recognizing humans

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of providing an enriched environment for the otters?

To prepare them for zoo life

To ensure they have fun and work

To make them more intelligent

To teach them tricks