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A sea otter in Monterey Bay with a rock anvil on its belly and a scallop in its forepaws.

A sea otter in Monterey Bay with a rock anvil on its belly and a scallop in its forepaws. Jessica Fujii hide caption

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When sea otters lose their favorite foods, they can use tools to go after new ones

Some otters rely on tools to bust open hard-shelled prey items like snails, and a new study suggests this tool use is helping them to survive as their favorite, easier-to-eat foods disappear.

When sea otters lose their favorite foods, they can use tools to go after new ones

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The delicious but endangered sea creature is getting the best help Aquilino can offer.

The delicious but endangered sea creature is getting the best help Aquilino can offer. Chad Campbell hide caption

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Behind this locked door is the white abalone's best chance of avoiding extinction

Behind a black door and a sign that reads "Authorized Personnel Only" is a project that aims to bring the white abalone back from the brink of extinction.

Behind this locked door is the white abalone's best chance of avoiding extinction

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