​If you simply cannot own an otter as a pet, there is no reason to give up caring for one. You can easily adopt a sea otter and ensure the survival of that animal.  The sea otter is the heaviest of all otters and can weigh in excess of 80 pounds. You can find this Otter near coastal waters or soft ocean bottoms. The Sea otter loves to go fishing and even though it’s main menu consist of fish, it will hunt and consume different sea foods. The sea otter is always at risk due to the hunting nature of man. It is hunted and killed for its fur which is quite expensive on the market. This has led to government adding the sea otter onto the list of protected animals. 

This protection still doesn’t stop men from hunting these animals as many times they will hunt and catch these animals and hide them under schools of fish. The otters are also in danger of water pollution as many times toxins are either accidentally or intentionally spilled into these habitats. This will always be devastating to the otter as the water is his home. ​

Adopting a Sea Otter
​When you adopt an otter, you can ensure that the little donation you make will help to keep the otter safe and healthy.  What better way than to say thank you to the environment and wildlife than to simply show a bit of support and care for the animals which dwell in it.
When you make your donation or adopt an Otter, you will receive a welcome aboard package from the wildlife conservation group. Many of these welcome packages will include:

• Pictures of the otter you have donated to
• Welcome letter,
• Thank you certificate
• Plush Toy (otter)
• Stickers etc.

Your otter adoption is never limited to just one animal either. The choice will always be yours as to how many otters you are able to care for and at what intervals you can donate. Just a little can go along way with these gorgeous semi-aquatic mammals.

There are those of us who simply do not care to be normal, cat and dog pet owners.  Instead of seeking a cat or dog, will opt to get an exotic animal as  pet such as an otter. Having a pet otter is not bad as these small active animals will rarely require a lot of attention.  But before you run to the exotic pet store and shout, "I want an otter, I want an otter!" You need to understand the animal and know the different species of otter and which one makes the best pet.

Otters Overview
These cute little guys are many times mistaken for beavers as they live on land and water.  You will normally find otters living on land but very close to any body of water which they use to hunt for fishes and other marine animals which they feed on. One look at the otter and you will see that it is an adorable creature.

Many say that it resembles mongoose or is probably related to the bear. But the otter is the largest members of the weasel family. Other members related to this mammal are wolverines, badgers, and the polecats. Otters in the wild normally would not attack any human unless it is being provoked or has little ones and becomes overly protective when believed they are threatened. But when it comes to self defense, you can be sure the otter will give a few bites here and there as they do have sharp teeth and claws. 

What Does The Otter Eat?
If you plan on getting a pet otter, you must ensure that the otter has a well balanced diet and be careful not to overfeed the animal. In the wild, otters will hunt and eat, fish, lizards, bugs and other small reptile.  But don't be fooled by these tiny creatures, they are food heads. Otters can consume up to 20% of their body weight daily.  That would be like a large man weighing 200 pounds and consuming 40 lbs of steak daily. That is a lot of food! But don't go running to the pet store and digging down the isle for otter pet food. You may be digging a while. Just always have fish and other meats such as bird meat available to provide for your pet otter.​

How long do otters live?
The average life span of the otter is 10-12 years. But sea otters have recorded living up to 25 years.  The otters diet and care will also determine its life span factor. 

Do otter have illness or disease?
Just like any other animal you would have has a pet, the otter is also capable of contracting diseases and also affecting other animals around such as a dog or cat. If you do decide on getting a pet otter, you must be aware that otters can contract:

Viral Diseases

•  Rabies, canine distemper, canine parvovirus and infectious canine hepatitis, etc.

Bacterial Diseases

• salmonellosis, tuberculosis, pneumonia, enteritis, clostridia, brucellosis, leptosporosis, and pasturellosis.

Fungal Diseases

• superficial skin disease called dermatomycosis, and pulmonary infections called coccidiodomycosis.

Paracitic Diseases

• Toxoplasma gondii is a common parasite affecting otters in the Puget Sound Georgia Basin region. This parasite originates from cats and causes brain inflammation and death.

Source http://animals.mom.me/river-otter-diseases-1038.html

Otter Vaccination
After you have received the requisite paper work to own an otter. The next step is to ensure that your otter is disease free by taking the animal to Vet to have it checked and possible vaccinated. The vaccination will help to stem the contraction of many of the diseases stipulated above. 

Habitat For Your Pet Otter.
Once you decide on getting a pet otter. You should always do due diligence into the animals living style and make accommodations suitable for the otter to be comfortable. Ensure that you have the following available for your pet otter at all times.

• Body of water.

Otters are semi-aquatic and hence rely on water to live out it's maximum life span

• Plenty of fish

Otters love to eat fish.

• Makeshift bush like Area.

An area where the otter can just lounge around through the bush and hangout in the shade when it doesn't want to swim.

Pet Otter Reproduction
Otters will reach reproduction stage with 2-3 years. The Gestation period is 60 days to nine months depending on the species of otter. The otter can have up to six pups. But the sea otter will only have one offspring birth in one year. Depending on the species, otters are fed from the Mom up to 12 Months. After that, they will have to forage for food themselves. 

Pet Otter Sounds
If you hear some weird sounds coming from your pet otter, don't rush outside to see if it is hanging in the jaws of a gator. Otters will whistles, chirp, growl, click and sometimes scream. They will make various sound depending on what they are doing.​

​1. Sea Otter
You will find these little swimmers in the Northern Pacific Ocean. You can differentiate the Sea Otter by its small rounded face structure. Visit the Northern Pacific Ocean and you will see these otters just floating on the water probably being lazy after eating a large fish. The sea otter may not be the best otter for a pet because it enjoys and needs vast waters to live healthy and happy.

2. Giant Otter
Not the kind of otter one would take as a pet. This otter has  very long weasel like body and can weigh as much as  26 and 32 kg (57 and 71 lb) for males and 22 and 26 kg (49 and 57 lb) for females. The giant otter has the shortest fur of all otter species; it is typically chocolate brown, but may be reddish or fawn, and appears nearly black when wet. The Giant Otter is quite an eater. It will hunt catfish, perch and anything characin. When hunting on land, the otter will go after small snakes, lizards. The Giant otter can eat up to 9 lbs of seafood daily.  If you plan on having this animal as a pet, be sure to have a hefty supply of fish and a large pool for your giant otter.​

African Clawless Otter
The otter known for two things: Beautiful Fur and for being Clawless. Aside from the Giant Otter, no other otter is bigger than the African clawless otter. The clawless otter cab weight from 12 -21 Kg. This otter is also known as  the Cape clawless otter or groot otter.  These otters are found in lowland forest areas and also in the Svannah. Wherever you find otter dwelling you should be sure to find some permamnt water source nearby.

European Otter
The distinguish look of white along the length of the otters brownish coat makes this otter stand out easily. This otter is also known as the Eurasian otter. 

Northern River Otter
Take a look at this long sized otter with its large head. The Northern river otter can be found in America and Canada. You will always almost find them clinging to the banks of shallow rivers. Otters are basically semi aquatic and hence depend on the water for it's natural survival. Northern river otters are frequent eaters. They spend a lot of time in water catching fish. A key difference with this otter and other otters is its eating habits. The Northern River otter gulps down its food in one go instead of chewing.  Which gives it more time to go catch another fish.

Conclusion
Any animal can make a great pet. Choosing an otter as a pet is not far off as many people prefer to have exotic animals as pets. But what is really important is the fact that the animal is cared for even much better than it would do for itself in it's natural habitat.  Remember, before you go get get an otter, find out what the law says in your region regarding owning an otter. Possession of these animals without permit can be illegal. 

Many animal lovers don't realize that there are lot of animals which lay eggs. Some people stereotype egg laying animals to birds only. But here is a complete list of animals which lay eggs. Some of which will be quite surprising, 

Oviparous animals. 

1. Birds
   Flight and flightless birds lays eggs such as the Dodo, Ostrich and Penguin.
   
   
2. Lizards
   All species of lizards lays eggs including those giant monitor lizards which many call komodo dragon.
   
   
3. Crocodile
   Yes, the big bad crocodile does lays eggs. 
   
   
4. Alligator
   A cousin of the Croc. Another egg laying beast.
   
   
5. ​Crabs
   All Crabs lays eggs
   
   
6. Lobsters
   Lobsters just love to spray out those eggs
   
   
7. Shrimps
   The same as lobsters
   
   
8. All fishes lays eggs. 
   
   
9. Fish
   
   
10. Insects (Spider, Roach, termites , etc)
    
    
11. Snakes
    ​Venomous and Non-venomous lays eggs

Monotremes - Mammals that lay eggs.

When it comes on to egg laying Mammals, there are only 3 types;

1. Echidna
2. Duck Billed Platypus
3. ​Spiny Ant Eater
   

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List of Animal Names That Lay Eggs.

1. Ostritch
2. Owl
3. Hawk
4. Falcon
5. Vulture
6. Eagle
7. Hummingbird
8. Butterfly
9. Ants
10. Chicken
11. Ducks
12. Ladybugs
13. Platypus
14. Spiny-ant eater
15. Ostrich
16. Emu
17. Kingfisher
18. Cockroach
19. Ant
20. Bee
21. Grasshopper
22. Clownfish
23. Mola-Mola
24. Bedbug
25. Chameleon
26. Lizard
27. Butterfly
28. Frog
29. Mosquito
30. Dragonfly
31. Snail
32. Shark
33. Cockroach
34. Vulture