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I swim on my back in the water.
I hold my friend’s hand when I sleep.
My favorite food is delicious fish.
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The answer is a OTTER!
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🦦 5 Fun and Secret Facts About Otters!
Otters are some of the cutest and most playful swimmers in the world! They have soft fur, little paws, and love to slide down muddy hills into the water. But did you know these cute water babies are also super smart and have amazing secrets? Let’s find out 5 fun facts about otters!
1. They Hold Hands While Sleeping!
Sea otters love to take naps while floating on their backs in the ocean. But the ocean has strong waves that can carry them far away. To stay safe, otters hold hands tightly with their family and friends while sleeping! This keeps them together in a cute little floating group called a “Raft.”
2. A Secret Pocket for Their Favorite Rock!
Otters have a built-in pocket! They have a loose patch of skin under their front legs that works just like a jacket pocket. Otters use this secret pocket to store their absolute favorite rock! They use this special rock as a tool to crack open hard clams and crabs to eat. They keep the same rock for a very long time!
3. The Thickest Winter Coat on Earth!
Otters swim in freezing cold water, but they stay completely warm and dry. How? Otters have the thickest and fluffiest fur of any animal on Earth! They have up to 1 million hairs in a tiny space the size of a postage stamp. Their fur traps air inside to create a natural, warm diving suit!
4. Water Babies That Must Learn to Swim!
You might think baby otters are born as expert swimmers, but they are not! Baby otter pups actually cannot swim at all when they are born. Mommy otters have to carry them on their bellies. When it is time to learn, the mommy gently pushes them into the water and teaches them how to paddle, just like you learn at the pool!
5. They Love to Play and Slide!
Otters are the ultimate fun-lovers of the river! They spend a lot of time building muddy slides on the riverbanks just to slide down on their bellies! While it looks like they are just having fun, this playful sliding actually helps them move super fast and teaches young otters how to be agile hunters.