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Sea otters are the smallest marine mammal.
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THEY ARE ALSO THE CUTEST MARINE MAMMAL.
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In fact they are the cutest creatures, ever.
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Sea otters' magnificent whiskers earned them the nickname, "old man of the sea."
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They also have a pouch under their forearm to store food and their favorite rocks.
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They use these rocks to smash open clams and mussels they snatch from the ocean floor.
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Sleepy sea otters hold hands so they don't drift apart while they nap.
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Baby sea otters are called pups and they are the cutest, fuzziest snuggle bears on Earth.
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Pups can't swim so sea otter moms have to carry their babies on their bellies.
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Sea otters are super smart and they can learn tons of tricks.
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When sea otters drift in a group it's called a raft.
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They don't need to live in these groups for protection so when they're together, it's cause they like hangin' out with each other!
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Their smiles are the most adorable thing in the world.
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Laughing sea otters make the world an infinitely better place.
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When they're tired, they make cute little blankets out of kelp to anchor themselves down.
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They eat sea urchins which helps keep kelp forests in tact.
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Sea otters take naps with their little paws covering their eyes.
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LOOK AT THIS LIL GUY BLOWIN' KISSES.
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If that wasn't enough to convince you, check out Walter the rescued sea otter who didn't let blindness get him down.
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