[Animals] Why do otters hold hands?

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The cute behavior of sea otters continues to surprise, and now we tell you the reason why they hold hands.
Sea otters are among the cutest animals, and in addition to being beautiful, their cute and strange behavior continues to arouse curiosity. We tell you about the peculiar reason why they hold hands while they sleep.

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Characteristic
In addition to their beautiful tenderness, these marine animals have waterproof fur that allows them to conserve their body heat, they are excellent swimmers and can stay up to minutes without coming to the surface to breathe.

They can move in the water at a high speed, reaching up to 12 kilometers per hour. And although they can live up to 25 years, they usually live between 10 and 12 years.

The pregnancy of the females usually lasts between 5 and 8 months, and they have a pup per year.

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Why do otters hold hands?
One of the most peculiar behaviors of otters occurs while they sleep, because to do so with confidence, they hold hands tightly.

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Otters usually sleep, eat and rest in groups of between 2 and 100. To stay together during this time, the otters hold hands to prevent being carried away by the current, while floating on their backs.

This simple and tender action allows them to remain united to their group, and thus always be accompanied.

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