Reside on rocky shorelines. Specifically in Chile, Peru, and Argentina. As you can see in this image this otter has legs that are used for climbing rocks and can move faster on land. [4]
(River Otters vs Sea Otters: What’s the Difference? - American Oceans, 2021)
Live in the North Pacific ocean shores. Stretching from Alaska to Russia. Notably, their "feet" are more webbed and better at swimming than walking on land. [4]
(River Otters vs Sea Otters: What’s the Difference? - American Oceans, 2021)
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