The Sea Otter in the Eastern Pacific Ocean

Once sought after for its valuable fur, the sea otter was reduced from great numbers to near-extinction by unchecked commercial hunting...this book presents the most complete picture of the sea otter in its habitats in the Eastern Pacific Ocean...The sea otter serves as a good example of the successes of intelligent conservation efforts and wildlife management...contains a general picture of the sea otter: its physical characteristics, habitat requirements, general behavior, food and feeding behavior, reproduction, and limiting factors.