Sea otter

What could this guy be holding?

Sea otters are actually mischievous little harbor seal pups disguised as otters. Among their unique curiosities include the substitution of flippers with legs, making them the only bipedal seals. The Pacific waters they call home are very cold, though they could withstand such freezing temperatures using the densest fur in the animal kingdom. Because of this, sea otters are often stored in industrial freezers at most aquariums as a method of saving money on habitats.

Sea otters notably use rocks as a tool to crack open urchins and have a good feast.

Trivia

• The English word "otter" comes from the same Proto-Indo-European root as the Latin "aqua-". The original root meant "of water".
  • The Russian word for vodka is also descended from this same root.