Instead of blubber, sea otters have thick, luxurious fur to help keep them warm. That fur also once made them a target for hunters. Today, they face new threats and are declining at a disturbing rate. Possible causes include pollution, competition for food, and disease.
Competing for Dinner
With resources growing scarce, marine mammals like the otter are competing with people for food.
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