Last summer, the Vancouver Aquarium started offering sea otter encounters, and the Straight had the chance to see what it was like to interact a little more closely with the aquarium’s fluffiest ...
By using tools to crack open shells, otters can avoid the wear and tear on their teeth that comes from constantly biting down on hard surfaces. This is crucial for the long-term health and surviva ...
They have the densest fur in the animal kingdom – a million hairs per square inch. Sea otters are the smallest marine mammals on earth. They have well rounded teeth adapted for crushing shells ...