sea otter

Sea Otter Pup spends the first months of his life with his mother in a protected cove off the California coast, learning how to hunt for food and care for himself, before venturing out into the dangers of the Pacific Ocean.

Examines the biology, behavior, and habitats of sea otters, describing them hunting, playing, mating, and rearing their young.

Describes the rescue of the sea otters following the 1989 oil spill in Valdez, Alaska.

Simple text and photographs introduce sea otters, discussing their physical characteristics and behaviors.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and daily activities of this member of the weasel family.

Introduces that smallest of sea mammals, the brown, furry sea otter.

At a glance, sea otters seem to have a laid-back approach to life. Look closer and you ll find that they tackle all kinds of tasks on their backs, like nursing their young or cracking shellfish for dinner. Young learners will discover how these water loungers stay so comfortable in their chilly waterbeds.

An introduction to sea otters, including physical characteristics, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle.

A sea otter feeds her pup, grooms his fur, and naps with him in the sunshine.