Why do sea otters hold hands? As you’ll see in this video, it is actually a rather clever sea otter survival strategy!

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 ...

Unlike most marine mammals, sea otters are primarily insulated by fur, not blubber. In fact they have the densest fur in the animal kingdom. Sadly that thick, resplendent coat has also given otters ...

and it starts with a roll in the snow to keep its fur coat insulated. The waters in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan freeze over fast in winter–and river otters need to work just as fast to keep ...

Unlike most other marine mammals, the sea otter doesn’t have any blubber (excess fat) to stay warm but instead relies on an extremely thick coat of fur to keep warm and comfortable while in near ...