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M.S. student @uni North Carolina at Greensboro. Ecologist.
Reposted by Orgil
Several mammal species live in cold-water environments thanks to adaptations like blubber and large size. A notable exception is the sea otter—so how does it stay warm?

A 2021 Science study found an answer: skeletal muscle thermogenesis.

Learn more on #WorldOtterDay: scim.ag/4jjvMDL
May 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM