In some animals, however, the shunt remains open after the animal is born, compromising its liver function, slowing growth, and eventually resulting in death of many affected animals.
Sea Otters favor confined areas, such as bays and inlets. They stay in areas where the water is less than 130 feet deep, but travel through much deeper water. Sea Otters do not live in deeper waters because then it is a longer dive for them to catch their food.Sea Otters hang in groups called rafts; they usually hang out by waters near shore or kelp beds and where shellfish are plentiful. (See also Adaptation).ea Otters do not live in deeper waters because then it is a longer dive for them to catch their food. Sea Otters hang in groups called rafts; they usually hang out by waters near shore or kelp beds and where shellfish are plentiful.
photo M Noonan. Taxonomy/Description The Sea Otter's scientific name is Enhydra lutris, which means otter that lives in the water. This species is aptly named because sea otters rarely come on land. This animal is the largest otter species by weight.Adults range in weight from 50-100lbs and grow to 4-5ft from head to tail tip.axonomy/Description The Sea Otter's scientific name is Enhydra lutris, which means otter that lives in the water.