Replica Sea Otter Skull Skull_Length_13_IN named for the hair tufts

named for the hair tufts that hide the males tiny antlers

recognized by its elongated snout and grayish-brown fur

Once threatened with extinction due to water pollution from the now banned chemical pesticide DDT

The Haitian Solenodon is found exclusively on the island of Hispaniola

male are very characteristic

Replica Sea Otter Skull Skull_Length_13_IN named for the hair tuftsSea otters inhabit the seas and kelp beds of North America. The otter is a highly intelligent, playful, and inquisitive mammal. It is most famous for swimming on its back and using stones as tools to break open the hard shells of mollusks. Endangered because of its thick fur, this now protected relative of the mink is returning to stable population levels. Typically, sea otters measure up to 48 inches (121 cm) and weigh up to 90 pounds (40 kg).