What a little weasel! I mean, otter?
“The sea otter is the largest member of the Mustelidae, or weasel family, and the only one which lives almost entirely in the water. Sea otters can live up to 25 years of age, although the average lifespan is 10 to 12 years.
“Sea otters are social animals who may float together in groups of less than 10 to more than 100, called rafts. Usually these groups are separated by sex, females and pups spend time in one group and males in another. Otters usually swim on their backs but have been known to swim on their stomachs while traveling. Sea otters will only eat while they are floating, but may also groom, rest, and nurse their young. It is also common for sea otters to wrap themselves in kelp beds when resting or sleeping,” (The Alaska Sea Otter and Steller Sea Lion Commission).
(photo courtesy of Aquarium of the Pacific on Facebook.)
