I Can Open My Mouth THIS Wide!

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 10:00 am
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Via Oregon Coast Aquarium, which writes:

This king got a crown!

Sea otters rely on their incredibly tough teeth to crack through shellfish, and their dental health is closely related to their overall health. As such, we keep a close eye on our sea otters’ teeth and work with veterinarians to provide dental care as necessary!

That said, Oswald recently had a root canal and needed a crown. While it looks gold, it’s made of titanium and has a yellow metallic finish. Oswald is now recovering behind-the-scenes, and his caretakers report that he is doing well.

You can see the crown in the first pic, and check out the link above to see how they applied it!

Easter Is Full of Surprises for These Sea Otters

Sunday, April 20th, 2025 10:00 am
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This is a throwback, allll the way back to six years ago - but who could possibly get tired of watching happy sea otters and their treats?

Via Monterey Bay Aquarium, which writes, “The Aquarium's clever staff really outdid themselves with these ice eggs--the "frosting" is made from ground clams. Yum!”