*** About Sea Otters: Sea otters are charismatic marine mammals known for their playful behavior and significant ecological roles in coastal environments. Known as keystone species, they have a profound impact on maintaining the kelp forest ecosystems, which provide habitat for innumerable marine species. Otters use rocks as tools to crack open shellfish, demonstrating an unusual level of tool use among mammals other than primates. Their dense, water-repellant fur is essential for insulation in the cold waters of the Pacific Ocean. Conservation efforts continue to play a crucial role in preserving their populations and habitats, which have historically suffered due to fur trading and environmental degradation.

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