*** About Sea Otters: Sea otters play a critical role in maintaining the health of kelp forest ecosystems. As top predators, they control populations of sea urchins which might otherwise devastate kelp forests, leading to a loss of biodiversity. Known for their intelligence and playful behavior, sea otters are also one of the few mammal species known to use tools. They often use rocks to crack open shellfish, their primary diet. These marine mammals have dense fur, the densest in the animal kingdom, which keeps them warm in the chilly waters of the Pacific Ocean. Conservation efforts are crucial as they are still recovering from historical fur trade hunting, facing threats like oil spills, habitat loss, and climate change.

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