2007-01-09 17:17:49 · 10 answers · asked by miissy-iinn0ceNT 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
I fed one a cheezit once at the Columbus Zoo.
He loved it...
:^)
2007-01-17 02:35:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
River otters eat fish and all kinds of things.
Quote below is from
http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/habitat/hrottersp/Otter.htm
"Otters are very efficient predators, feeding on just about anything they can get their paws on. Their speed and agility in the water allows them to quickly fill their bellies and spend the rest of their time playing. About 80% of the river otter's diet is made up of aquatic organisms like fish, crayfish and aquatic insects. Otter will also prey on frogs and semi-aquatic animals like young birds, turtles and occasionally, small beaver. While the otter is most adept at catching aquatic animals, it will sometimes prey on land mammals and birds. Otters have even been known to eat berries and fruit if fishing is poor.
Some fishermen dislike otters because they eat trout and other game fish. Otters, however, tend to go after slower species of fish such as sunfish more often than the faster trout. The only time otter have been reported to do damage to a fishery is in a confined area like a small pond or a hatchery. An otter who finds such an abundance of food in a small area may go on a killing spree and kill more fish than it can eat. "
2007-01-10 01:31:38 · answer #2 · answered by ecolink 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Otters prefer fish which they dive underwater to catch using their sharp teeth and powerful jaws.
They will also feed on mussels and limpets on the seashore and when on land they hunt down frogs, waterfowl, voles and even rabbits.
An adult otter needs to eat about 20% of its body weight per day.
2007-01-10 03:26:18 · answer #3 · answered by Biofav 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe fish is their favourite dish but every so often they love to eat each otter!
2007-01-14 21:16:35 · answer #4 · answered by Brian H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sea otters eat abalone. They even know how to use a rock to break the shells open.
2007-01-10 01:25:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't quote me on this, but I think they eat clams and other bottom feeders.
2007-01-17 22:18:41 · answer #6 · answered by GreenMan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To survive like us humans.
2007-01-10 02:47:43 · answer #7 · answered by Unazaki 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
clams and fish
2007-01-11 13:06:45 · answer #8 · answered by irulan10191 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what ever they can their little paws on. they are effient skilled preditors
2007-01-17 12:58:09 · answer #9 · answered by tennessee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clams and other shellfish. fish as well
2007-01-10 01:31:31 · answer #10 · answered by mornington observer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋