Sea otters have some of the densest coats in the world, and they require a lot of work Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously ...

There aren't many problems that a cute animal can't solve (at least temporarily). A sweet face or a fluffy fur coat can make anyone's heart soar, which is why many aquariums and zoos see long ...

Stop the count! A new name has been voted by the people for the newest sea otter at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. See what it is.

Naturalist Stan Tekiela explores the enduring charm, biology, and resilience of sea otters during a recent photo tour in ...

MONTEREY – The Monterey Bay Aquarium is set to welcome a new resident sea otter in the coming weeks – but first, they are asking the community for help choosing her name. The newest sea otter ...

Monterey Bay Aquarium is asking the public to name its newest sea otter addition. "We’re otterly excited to announce that, in the coming weeks, we’ll welcome a brand-new resident sea otter to ...

The sea otter is one of 13 species of otter and is a member of the weasel family. It can be found on the Pacific coasts of North America and Asia. Sea otters spend most of their lives in the water ...