THE SEA OTTER IN THE EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN 



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Figure 1. — Pelage appearance shortly after a sea otter emerged from the 

 water and shook himself. Only the tips of the fur are wet and thus stick 

 together to form points. Beneath, the underfur is dry, insulating the 

 otter's skin and enabling it to maintain its body temperature. (KWK 

 59-8-1) 



