In parts of the ocean where sea otters face stark competition for their favorite kinds of food, some otters are getting by ...
A southern sea otter uses a rock anvil to break open shells of prey. Monterey Bay Aquarium Hungry sea otters have figured out a workaround when they want to open up a crustacean’s shell without ...
In the captivating world of marine mammals, sea otters have long been admired for their playful antics and adorable appearance. However, recent research has shed light on a remarkable aspect of their ...
It turns out that sea otters are getting creative with their food — and that creativity could save them as their habitat ...
Sea otters - especially females - use tools when feeding to help look after their teeth, reveals new research. The cute marine mammals employ shells, rocks and even litter to open the mollusks they ...
"Sea otters vary in how often they use tools," said Chris Law, a postdoctoral researcher and an Early Career Provost Fellow at UT Austin who led the study while a graduate student at UC Santa Cruz.
Humans are not alone in the use of tools. Chimpanzees, for instance, crack nuts with stones and use sticks to get at tasty ...