A novel comparison of southern sea otter (Enhydra lutris nereis) fur buoyancy across ontogeny
K Riordan, AE Dean, SJ Kerr… - Journal of …, 2024 - journals.biologists.com
Sea otters are extremely positively buoyant and spend most of their time resting at the water
surface. It is understood that some of this buoyancy comes from the air layer that sea otters …
surface. It is understood that some of this buoyancy comes from the air layer that sea otters …
Effects of ontogeny and oiling on the thermal function of southern sea otter (Enhydra lutris nereis) fur
During the evolution of most marine mammals, fur as an insulator has been replaced with
more buoyant, energy storing and streamlining blubber. By contrast, the sea otter (Enhydra …
more buoyant, energy storing and streamlining blubber. By contrast, the sea otter (Enhydra …
[PDF][PDF] FROM SMALL TO LARGE PUP: A SEA OTTER'S CHILDHOOD IN MONTEREY BAY, CALIFORNIA, USA
SNM HAMILTON - As we look ahead we can see a strong foundation on … - otter.org
Anecdotal evidence forms the foundation of what we understand about sea otter pup
behaviour and development. Studies that have since added to it use quantitative methods of …
behaviour and development. Studies that have since added to it use quantitative methods of …