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The adorable reason sea otters hold hands while they sleep

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Feb 18, 2026
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A Sea Otter with newborn pup Homer Alaska (Wirestock Creators/shutterstock.com)

Sea otters hold hands while they sleep to avoid drifting apart. When resting on their backs, even gentle ocean currents can separate them. Grabbing a buddy turns drifting otters into a floating group nap that stays together.

This behavior is important for mothers and pups. Bab…

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