Aquatic Mammals Quiz

The nutria is a large, furry mammal that lives in water.

Nutria are omnivorous and feed on small fish, crustaceans, and other aquatic animals.

Nutria have a slow swimming speed and can stay under water for four minutes.

Nutria have a long reproductive cycle and give birth to blind and toothless babies.

Nutria live in groups and feed on fish in rivers and lakes in South America.

Nutria are endangered and their main predator is the orca.

The nutria is being protected in some areas of South America by being bred in captivity.

Mammals that spend most of their time in water are able to hold hands with others to avoid being pulled away and separated from the group.

There are extinct species of mammals that have been studied, including the sea otter.

Mammals use tools to accomplish different tasks, such as obtaining food, playing, and protecting themselves.

There are three extinct mammal species that have been studied in detail.