Otter Quiz! Question Title * 1. True or False: About 100 years ago, otters were almost completely extinct from the wild in Missouri. True False OK Question Title * 2. Today there are many otters living in our rivers in Missouri thanks to: Less people using our local rivers. a conservation plan that reintroduced otters into our local rivers. there's no telling why their numbers increased. OK Question Title * 3. What do otters eat? mostly fish and crayfish mostly twigs and fruit toasted ravioli OK Question Title * 4. What makes otters such great swimmers? Their long arms and legs allow them to paddle. They propel their long slender bodies with their powerful tails. Practice. OK Question Title * 5. How do otters stay warm swimming in cold waters? Their oily fur prevents water from soaking in, keeping them dry and warm. They are cold blooded. They keep moving to stay warm. OK Question Title * 6. Otters have skin between their fingers and toes, which act as flippers and can help them swim. What is this called? Webbed feet Flipper feet Paddle feet OK Question Title * 7. When otters swim, their _____________ close while underwater. eyes nose and ears webbed feet OK Question Title * 8. When are otters in the wild most active? during the evenings at noon during the day OK Question Title * 9. Please enter your email address to receive updates about the St. Louis Aquarium Foundation. Email Address OK DONE