Sea otters survive largely on marine invertebrates such as sea urchins, crabs, clams, mussels and snails. Getting to that food, however, isn't always easy. Many of these animals are protected by tough ...

Sea otters are often portrayed as lovable and relaxed animals that spend their time goofing around. Or, simply floating on their backs in the water with their special rock. While this image is ...

We can't get over the cute little sounds. Sea otters are some of the cutest marine life. They have adorable faces and little paws that are perfect for cracking the shellfish they eat for most of their ...

Sure, sea otters learning to slam dunk is an impressive sight, but sometimes there’s nothing cuter than animals doing what they do best. In this case, smashing open some clams as a midday treat. The ...

The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture is home to a collection of 20 to 40 otter specimens like this one. These skeletons explain how and why the jaw of a sea otter is so powerful. There’s a ...

Every day California sea otters spend 10 to 12 hours hunting and consume nearly a third of their body weight. Suzi Eszterhas Scientists have long designated the california sea otter a “keystone ...