Otters are docile animals that do not usually attack without warning.

They are territorial and may

have some fights with members of their own species, but they normally coexist with animals of
other species without problems.
Otters enjoy socializing in the group, as well as the safety of the group, however, they are also
independent creatures that like to be alone. That is why they are seen out and about exploring on
their own, they love to explore and that makes them very different from other animals. Instead of
following a daily routine, they tend to try new things and be very creative.
Some otters live in large groups, while others live completely alone, it all depends on the species
of otter, and where they are located. They can live in groups of up to 100.

Otters have the ability to use tools to help themselves with food. In fact, specimens have been
seen using rocks to crush shells that they could not open with their own claws. There are very few
animals that know how to use tools, which is a sign of great intelligence.

A common visual behavior is "head tossing." Such a motion is usually observed when an individual
otter approaches a group of other sea otters. The approaching one rubs its nose and sniffs the
other otters while tossing its head from side to side.

They are territorial, aggressive, and follow criminal strategies such as kidnapping cubs of their own
species to steal food from their mothers. Sea otters are the neighbor that always waved from the
water.
Although they are docile animals that are not afraid of humans, it is recommended to watch them
from a distance and not to disturb them in their habitats. Not all species are in danger of
extinction, but they are also fighting for their conservation. They can be stressed and are essential
to the ecosystems in which they live.
They spend many hours of the day out of the water, on the shore, sunbathing. Their hours of
maximum activity correspond to the night, since they take advantage of the day to hide.
Otters have the ability to use tools to help themselves with food. In fact, specimens have been
seen using rocks to crush shells that they could not open with their own claws. There are very few
animals that know how to use tools, which is a sign of great intelligence.
A common visual behavior is "head tossing." Such a motion is usually observed when an individual
otter approaches a group of other sea otters. The approaching one rubs its nose and sniffs the
other otters while tossing its head from side to side.

Males and females are kept separate unless it is mating season. The cubs will remain in their
mother's group for a couple of years, then the males will move with the male group.

Otters enjoy socializing in the group, as well as the safety of the group, however, they are also
independent creatures that like to be alone. That is why they are seen out and about exploring on
their own, they love to explore and that makes them very different from other animals. Instead of
following a daily routine, they tend to try new things and be very creative.
They spend considerable time in the water and hold hands so that the current of the water does
not sweep them away from the group.

Otters are strictly carnivorous animals and generally consume prey related to the aquatic
environment. Although these animals are able to move very well on land, and capture some food
sources on riverbanks, they feel more comfortable in the water, because on land they have clumsy
movements and their vision is less acute.