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Are otters carnivores? How long can they live?

Walter White
2020-09-22 02:27:34
Otters are carnivores belonging to the order Carnivora. Otters usually hunt in the water, and the fish in the water are their main food. Otters are more flexible in the water, faster and stronger in predation. In addition to fish, they can also catch many animals, such as birds, frogs, shrimp, crabs and the young of some other mammals. When food is very scarce, they will also eat some plants. Farmed otters also eat fish, shrimp and other foods.
Are otters carnivores? How long can they live?

1. Is otter a carnivore

Otter is a mammal and carnivore, so if we look at its living habits, we can say that otter is a carnivore. Wild otters generally hunt in the water, where fish are their main food. Otters are more flexible and fast when they move in the water, so it is easy to catch many fish for their own food. In addition to fish, they can also catch many animals as food, such as birds, frogs, shrimp, crabs and the young of some mammals. When they hunt, they will first observe in the water, and then quickly rush to catch their prey. Otters are mainly meat eaters, but they may also eat plants when food is very scarce.

In addition, otters can also be farmed. Under the condition of artificial breeding, otters eat mainly fish, shrimp, crab and other foods, and the appetite of otters is relatively large.

2. How long can otters live

Generally speaking, otters can live for more than 10 years. In a suitable environment and without human influence, the life span of otters can reach 20 years or more. However, in real life, otters generally do not live so long, especially those living in the wild, because there are many factors that can shorten their life span. For example, when otters' living environment is polluted, their life span will be shortened and they may get sick. For example, when otters fight with other animals, they may be injured, at this time their predatory ability will be weakened, may also die, and their life span will be shorter.

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