Sea Otters Hold Hands When They Sleep, So They Don’t Drift Away From Each Other

What’s the most romantic way you can imagine falling asleep? Did you say holding hands with the person next to you? If that’s what your answer was, you might be a sea otter. The surprising truth about sea otters is that they hold hands while they’re sleeping. Why do sea otters hold hands while they sleep? These adorable creatures hold hands so that they don’t drift away from each other. The next time you’re lying next to someone, tell them you want to be like a sea otter and hold hands. It’s different than spooning, but if you’re in the water, it might work even better.