Question

super swimming otters by guy belleranti 1. are otters carnivores, herbivores, or omnivores? explain. 2. where do sea otters live? a. freshwater rivers, lakes, and wetlands b. in salt water, along ocean coastlines c. in both freshwater and saltwater habitats d. in rivers that flow through underground caves 3. read the following selection from the article and choose the meaning for the underlined word. look up the word if you dont know the answer. water pollution, habitat loss, illegal hunting, and conflicts with fishermen are all problems otters face. conservation efforts and laws can help. the underlined word means... a. the protection of plants, animals, or other natural resources b. the hunting of other animals c. the act of removing natural resources from an area d. the act of taking in endangered animals as pets 4. true or false: sea otter mothers typically give birth to more pups at a time than river otter mothers. 5. based on the article, which of the following statements is not true about otters? a. they can see well underwater. b. they can close their ears to keep water out while swimming. c. they get cold easily. d. pollution has put some species in danger.

Explanation:

1. Otters are carnivores as they mainly eat fish, crustaceans, and mollusks.
2. Sea otters live in salt - water, along ocean coastlines. This is their natural habitat.
3. Conservation means the protection of plants, animals, or other natural resources. It aims to prevent their decline or extinction.
4. Sea otter mothers typically give birth to one pup at a time, while river otter mothers can have 2 - 4 pups at a time. So the statement is false.
5. Otters have adaptations like thick fur to keep warm and don't get cold easily. So the statement "They get cold easily" is not true.

Answer:

1. Otters are carnivores. They mainly eat fish, crustaceans, and mollusks.
2. B. in salt water, along ocean coastlines
3. A. the protection of plants, animals, or other natural resources
4. False
5. C. They get cold easily.