Why do otters hold hands when they're sleeping?

Sea otters will often float in groups (called rafts) whilst they eat, rest and sleep. A raft of otters can be anything from two otters to hundreds! And, whilst they are rafting, it is well known that they will all hold hands to stay together in their group. read more

Yes, it's true — often a mother and pup will hold on to each other while sleeping to keep from drifting away from one another. But that isn't the only strategy sea otters have. They also utilize kelp! Sea otters wrap themselves in long strands of kelp which grow from the sea floor all the way up to the surface of the water. read more

There are many reasons to love sea otters, other than how furry and adorable they inherently are. They can dive hundreds of feet deep. They can use rocks as tools. read more