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Monterey, California
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Sea otters have the densest fur in the animal kingdom, with up to a million hair follicles per square inch, which helps them stay insulated in cold water.
Sea otters use rocks as tools to crack open shellfish, making them one of the few non-human animals known to use tools.
The aquarium runs a Sea Otter Program that rescues, rehabilitates, and releases injured or orphaned sea otters back into the wild.
A sea otter can consume up to 25% of its body weight in food each day to maintain its energy levels and body heat.
Sea otters play a crucial role in maintaining kelp forest ecosystems by preying on sea urchins, which can otherwise overgraze and destroy kelp forests.
Sea otters have loose skin under their armpits where they store food and tools, which also helps them groom their dense fur efficiently.
Sea otters often wrap themselves in kelp to anchor themselves and prevent drifting while they sleep.
