The Fantastic Fur of Sea Otters | Deep Look

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California deep look fur insulation kqed Long Marine Lab Monterey Bay Aquarium sea mammal otter pacific ocean pbs pelt science UC Santa Cruz adaptation evolution survival body heat habitat
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Science
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The Fantastic Fur of Sea Otters | Deep Look

Sea otters aren't just cute--they're a vivid example of life on the edge. Unlike whales and other ocean mammals, sea otters have no blubber. Yet they're still able to keep warm in the frigid Pacific waters. The secret to their survival? A fur coat like no other.
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PBS Learning Media

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