Why do otters hold hands?

Sea otters hold hands while sleeping so as to avoid drifting away from each other or from the rest of their group. Usually, a mother and her pup adopt this method to avoid getting separated. They also sleep, wrapping themselves in kelp or giant seaweed growing from the seafloor to remain anchored in one place.

Otter fur is expensive, and the animal is often hunted. When they hold hands with another otter, they can remain away from land, making it harder for hunters to kill them.

The fur of an otter is thick, and as the otter sheds, it is replaced gradually rather than in a specific season. Their fur helps them stay buoyant in the water, so they must keep their fur clean to give them this natural buoyancy. 

Otters spend a lot of their time grooming. They spend time cleaning the fur, untangling knots, removing any loose hair, and rubbing the coat to squeeze out any excess water. They also introduce air into the fur by blowing air directly into their coat.

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