By Jeremy Geist
How can sea otters spend most of their life in the frigid ocean without lowering their body temperature? Their dense, waterproof fur holds the key. Read on to learn about the science behind the fluff.
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By Jeremy Geist
One of the most iconic images of ocean life is a sea otter floating on its back, with a rock on its chest and a clam in its paws. Indeed, the sea otter’s fluffy fur and cute behavior have made it one of the most popular marine animals. But the sea otter isn’t just cute – it’s a mammal highly adapted to living in the ocean, possessing a wide diet, complex social life, and optimistic conservation status.
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