Sea Otter skull Replica (Museum Quality)

This product is an exact 1:1 scale replica of a Sea Otter skull, meticulously crafted to highlight the unique adaptations of this marine mammal. This high-quality skull replica is perfect for educational displays, zoology collections, or for enthusiasts interested in marine carnivore anatomy.

Size

Scale: 1:1 – Length: 6 inches (15.2 cm)
Scale: 2/3 – Length: 4 inches (10.1 cm)

Scientific Name: Enhydra lutris

Taxonomy: Animalia > Chordata > Mammalia > Carnivora > Mustelidae > Enhydra

The Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) is a marine mustelid native to the coastal waters of the North Pacific Ocean, from Alaska to California and Russia to Japan. Unlike most marine mammals, sea otters lack blubber and instead rely on their dense fur—the thickest of any animal—to keep warm in cold waters. They are intelligent foragers, known for using tools such as rocks to break open hard-shelled prey like sea urchins, mollusks, and crustaceans. Their powerful jaws and specialized molars allow them to crush and consume tough prey, playing a crucial role in maintaining kelp forest ecosystems by controlling sea urchin populations. Due to past overhunting for their fur, sea otters were once nearly extinct, but conservation efforts have helped some populations recover.

This detailed skull replica is created from a high-precision 3D scan of an authentic Sea Otter skull. Cast in durable resin and hand-finished, it accurately captures key anatomical features, including the robust molars for crushing shells and the broad cranium that supports strong jaw muscles.

Ideal for educators, marine biologists, and collectors, this Sea Otter skull replica provides a fascinating look into the anatomy and adaptations of one of the ocean’s most charismatic and ecologically important predators.