Friend: “I love your outfit!” Me: Thanks! It has pockets! Did you know sea otters have flaps of loose skin under each forearm that they use like a pocket? What are these pockets full of? (Hint: It’s not sunshine.)
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Alright, it’s not pocket science. When swimming, the pockets are used to carry as much food as possible back to the surface. Think 'buffet fanny pack.' Otters also use pockets to stash rocks used to crack open clams and shellfish on their tummies. (Tummies is a scientific term.)
@NatlParkService Love. They are full of love
@NatlParkService Pockets? No way. Seems otter-ly ridiculous.
@NatlParkService Seriously no one’s made a Gollum joke yet?! Fine. For Frodo. 💍