It"s hard not to smile when you spot a sea otter. Their whiskery faces, busy paws, and thick fur give the impression of a stuffed animal that has come to life and taken to the ocean. The heaviest members of the weasel family, sea otters aren"t just cute. They also play a vital role in the underwater kelp forest ecosystem, keeping the destructive sea urchin population in check—by eating them.
Sea Otter Awareness Week
Today in History
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World Penguin Day
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An enduring vision
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They’re grrrape!
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Nazaré Lighthouse
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Happy Thanksgiving
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Keyholes to the kingdom
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Kagami-ike, Nagano, Japan
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