Otters use tools to protect teeth when prey is extra crunchy
Using tools like shells, rocks, and even trash allows sea otters to break apart larger prey without damaging their teeth, a new study shows.
Sea otters’ love of crabs gives salt marshes a second chance
“The sea otters are stabilizing [these creek banks] for free in exchange for an all-you-can-eat crab feast.”
Sea otters’ love of crabs gives salt marshes a second chance
“The sea otters are stabilizing [these creek banks] for free in exchange for an all-you-can-eat crab feast.”
Rare strain of parasite kills California sea otters
A rare strain of toxoplasmosis that killed four sea otters has “never before been described in sea otters… or in any other aquatic mammal or bird.”
Rare strain of parasite kills California sea otters
A rare strain of toxoplasmosis that killed four sea otters has “never before been described in sea otters… or in any other aquatic mammal or bird.”