A little bit of History
By the early 19th century the sea otter population was down to a few dozen because of otter hunting. In 1911, a treaty was signed banning the killing of otters and, since then, their numbers have risen steadily. However the otters are still at risk of extinction from human interaction. In this three part podcast series we set out to educate people about the plight of the southern sea otter as well as the laws that have been put in place to protect them and what we can do to help.
In this episode we talk about the sea otter species and what this animal does to benefit the eco-system it lives in. |
In this episode we discuss the history and the devastating effects of sea otter hunting. |
In the final episode we talk about the controversial law allowing Alaskan natives to hunt otters for their pelts, and what we can do to help the otter |
Otter facts
-Sea otters eat up to 25% of their body weight a day
-Sea otters can live up to 20 years of age
-Sea otters are one of the only animals known to use tools
to their advantage.
-Male sea otters can be anywhere from 4-5 feet long,
while females are 2-3 feet
-Diet consists of fish, frogs, crayfish, crabs, and urchins
-They can dive up to 318 feet and stay underwater for up to 7 minutes.
-Sea otters can live up to 20 years of age
-Sea otters are one of the only animals known to use tools
to their advantage.
-Male sea otters can be anywhere from 4-5 feet long,
while females are 2-3 feet
-Diet consists of fish, frogs, crayfish, crabs, and urchins
-They can dive up to 318 feet and stay underwater for up to 7 minutes.
"We as individuals can speak out. Make our views heard, explain ourselves to others. One by one we can change the public opinion." |
WHat can you do?
If you would like to help save this species, we have linked a company named; The Otter Project.
They are a non profit organization dedicated to the recovery of the Southern Sea Otter.
Any donation helps. Thank you.
They are a non profit organization dedicated to the recovery of the Southern Sea Otter.
Any donation helps. Thank you.