Sea Otter Facts & Information For Kids, Pictures, Video & More

Sea otters aren’t just cute—they’re also one of the few marine animals that use tools. Here in BC, you might see a sea otter repeatedly slamming a shell against some rocks until the shell cracks open. Some will even float with a rock balanced on their belly and use it as a personal dining table, striking the shell against it with quick, sharp blows. The skill is learned, not instinctive—young otters watch and copy the adults around them. Many otters even have a “favourite rock” they use again an