♪ NARRATOR: In the early 1700's, there were up to 20,000 sea otters in California's waters. Then, over the next two centuries, the fur trade exploded, decimating the population.

Maybe the otter is drying off on the cool California beach, or flopping their tail to ward off flies. Who knows! All we know for sure is that otters are adorable, and this cutie is no exception.

♪ NARRATOR: In the early 1700's, there were up to 20,000 sea otters in California's waters. Then, over the next two centuries, the fur trade exploded, decimating the population.

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A baby sea creature was spotted off the coast of California, and the photos are being described as “awesome.” Watchers got ...

This is too cute! With the way they're posed in the sand, it looks like the California sea otter was waiting just for her. Those folded paws and that calmly wagging tail give such happy, friendly ...

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — It is a mission to get them back into the wild — Evelyn’s Wildlife Refuge in Suffolk recently got six baby otters, all in need of care after becoming orphaned. Many of t… ...

A “dynamic day” on the water was filled with massive sea creatures off the California coast. On June 10, a group got the chance to see “big breaches” from humpbacks, according to a ...