sea otter
noun
: a rare marine otter (Enhydra lutris) of the northern Pacific coasts that may attain a length of six feet (two meters), is chiefly brown but with lighter coloration on the back of the head and neck, and feeds largely on shellfish
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Some characters introduced in recent years include Gordo at Fresno Yosemite International Airport in California and Jett the sea otter at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
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Michael Salerno, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Keep an eye out for puffins, sea otters, and humpback whales.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
Sharing the dramatic life experiences of a sea otter family was truly special.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2025
Live cameras for Japanese macaques, sea otters and penguins who stay at the Detroit Zoo are available online.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 2 Dec. 2025
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Michael Salerno, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Keep an eye out for puffins, sea otters, and humpback whales.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
Sharing the dramatic life experiences of a sea otter family was truly special.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2025
Live cameras for Japanese macaques, sea otters and penguins who stay at the Detroit Zoo are available online.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 2 Dec. 2025
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“Sea otter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20otter. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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