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This is an otter

Here are some nice facts about otters:

  • Otters are the most playful animals in the world. They love to slide down riverbanks, swim in circles, and juggle rocks.
  • Otters are very social animals. They live in groups called rafts, which can be up to 100 individuals large.
  • Otters are very intelligent animals. They can use tools, such as rocks to crack open shellfish, and they have been known to solve puzzles.
  • Otters are very important to their ecosystems. They help to control populations of sea urchins and other invertebrates, which can damage kelp forests and other marine habitats.
  • Otters are very cute animals. Their fluffy fur, big eyes, and playful personalities make them irresistible to many people.
  • Otters have the densest fur of any animal on Earth, with up to 1 million hairs per square inch.
  • Otters can hold their breath for up to 4 minutes.
  • Otters have a special pocket under their arm where they store their food while they are diving.
  • Otters sleep on their backs, holding hands to keep from drifting apart.
  • Otters are the only marine mammals that don't have a blubber layer. They rely on their dense fur to stay warm.