sea otter
noun
: a rare marine otter (Enhydra lutris) of the northern Pacific coasts that may attain a length of six feet (two meters), is chiefly brown but with lighter coloration on the back of the head and neck, and feeds largely on shellfish
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The 4,500-square-mile-sanctuary protects at-risk species such as shorebirds, whales, dolphins, sea turtles and sea otters.
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
Whales, dolphins, sea lions and sea otters frolic in the waters around the park, while the islands provide a terrestrial habitat for super-rare flora and fauna species like the Torrey Pine and Island Fox.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2024
Orcas, humpback whales, dolphins, sea lions, seals, sea otters, and a variety of aquatic birds like puffins also call these waters home.
Trails for hiking, running, and biking surround Tofino, winding through old-growth forests, dropping down to hidden beaches, and climbing up to scenic viewpoints.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
Even marine life is not immune, with some cases identified in sea otters.
—Harriet Blair Rowan, The Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2024
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
Whales, dolphins, sea lions and sea otters frolic in the waters around the park, while the islands provide a terrestrial habitat for super-rare flora and fauna species like the Torrey Pine and Island Fox.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2024
Orcas, humpback whales, dolphins, sea lions, seals, sea otters, and a variety of aquatic birds like puffins also call these waters home.
Trails for hiking, running, and biking surround Tofino, winding through old-growth forests, dropping down to hidden beaches, and climbing up to scenic viewpoints.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
Even marine life is not immune, with some cases identified in sea otters.
—Harriet Blair Rowan, The Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Sea otter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20otter. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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