Although twins occur in 2% of sea otters births, only one pup can be raised successfully.
Twins occur in 2% of sea otter births, but only one pup can be raised successfully.
If a pup does not survive, the mother may experience postpartum estrus.
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• Sources | (Allegra & Gunderson 2012; Estes, 1980; McShane, Estes, Riedman, & Staedler, 1995; Nowak, 1999; Riedman, Estes, Staedler, Giles, & Carlson, 1994)
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