A floating sea otter named Clamato demonstrated how to crack open clamshells on one’s belly as he feasted on seafood at a ...

Sea otters are highly intelligent marine mammals known for their unique survival skills and playful nature. One of their most ...

Many sea otters keep a preferred rock tucked into those underarm pouches and use it repeatedly to crack open tough shells. Researchers have documented this consistent tool use across populations, ...

Sea otters forage in kelp forests for fish and marine invertebrates. They use a special underarm pouch to carry spare food to the surface. The otters use rocks to smash open hard shells. They have ...