Which marine mammal is not like the OTTERS? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Swimming in the Pacific can be…CHILLY! Larger ocean mammals like walruses and whales have a secret weapon–blubber! But how does a small otter stay cozy while frolicking adorably in the sea?
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Otter See, Otter Do
Are sea otters… copycats? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science… saying… Actually, they’re more like badgers, but regardless, they’re adorable AND endangered. How can we make sure rescued otters can take care of themselves in the wild? Enter Alexander Saliveros and colleagues from the University
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Which marine mammal is not like the OTTERS? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Swimming in the Pacific can be…CHILLY! Larger ocean mammals like walruses and whales have a secret weapon–blubber! But how does a small otter stay cozy while frolicking adorably in the sea?
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What has four paws and juggles? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science saying…. Otters! These furry creatures juggle rocks like they’re auditioning for the circus. But, what motivates this OTTERLY adorable behavior? Mari-Lisa Allison and colleagues from the University of Exeter wondered! Otters are the
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