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Classification
Mammal
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Diet
Carnivore
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Lifespan
10โ15 years
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Weight
6โ11 kg
Population Trend
โก๏ธStable
Description
A semi-aquatic mammal found in freshwater and coastal habitats across Europe and Asia.
Habitat
๐ฟ rivers๐ฟ lakes๐ฟ coastal areas
Extended Data
Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Mustelidae
Genus
Lutra
Fun Facts
1
Their fur is so dense they have over 100,000 hairs per square cm.
2
Can close their nostrils and ears when diving underwater.
3
Hold hands while sleeping so they don't drift apart โ well, sea otters do.
4
Have a third translucent eyelid for underwater vision.
5
Recovered significantly in the UK after near-extinction from pesticides.