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Curious Kids: Why do sea otters clap?

Sea otters can break the shell on a shellfish by hitting it against a stone resting on their belly. This can look like clapping. Some even have a favourite stone they carry around in their armpits.
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Ocean life: 5 essential reads

The world’s oceans are home to innumerable life forms, from sponges to sea lions, and scientists have many creative ways of studying them.

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