A physical adaptation that a sea otter has it that they use their Another physical adaptation that my animal has is that it has very feet to reduce or maximize heat loss. If a sea otter is too cold good eyesight. This helps them survive because they can not only see
then it will float on their backs with their feet out of water. very well underwater but also on land so they can see predators and
If a sea otter is too hot they extend their feet underwater. This harmful things. At some point in their lives they will be living on both
adaptation helps them survive because it helps regulate their land and water so their eyes have to be able to adapt to both.
body temperature so they don't get too cold and freeze to death
or get too hot and overheat.
then it will float on their backs with their feet out of water. very well underwater but also on land so they can see predators and
If a sea otter is too hot they extend their feet underwater. This harmful things. At some point in their lives they will be living on both
adaptation helps them survive because it helps regulate their land and water so their eyes have to be able to adapt to both.
body temperature so they don't get too cold and freeze to death
or get too hot and overheat.
Sea otters have long whiskers growing on their muzzle or face Sea otters do not have any blubber like most aquatic animals do. Instead they to help detect fish coming. The whiskers can feel the vibrations use their fur to keep them warm. They have two layers of fur: stout guard the fish are giving off when they are swimming. The whiskers hairs and under fur. The stout guard hairs are important because they don't also allow them to hunt in any water condition. Their whiskers have blubber. The guard hairs form a waterproof covering. Along with the help them survive because they help them find food. guard hair, their skin and fur produce natural oils that make the fur seem
waterproof. The under fur acts as an insulator because it is very dense.
waterproof. The under fur acts as an insulator because it is very dense.