A group of sea otters is called a “raft”. There could be anywhere from a few dozen to even 1,000 sea otters floating together in a single raft. Sea otters prefer sticking close to one another ...

In the 20th century, California sea otters — also called southern sea otters — had almost disappeared and were believed extinct until a small group (or “raft”) of them appeared off the coast of Big ...

By holding onto one another, they create a sort of floating raft, making it easier to remain together as a group. Additionally, sea otters are very social animals, and this means that staying ...

Adorable moment sea otter shows off 'favourite pebble' to fisherman While clutching his overturned raft, Adrian grabs hold of his dad’s canoe and the pair make their way back to shore.

FAILED REINTRODUCTION Sea otters were once abundant on the West Coast, from Baja California up through Alaska. A small raft of sea otters floats in the water near Point Lobos State Park ...