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Sea Otters Demonstrate that There Is More to Muscle than Just Movement—It Can Also Bring the Heat
Sea Otters Demonstrate that There Is More to Muscle than Just Movement—It Can Also Bring the Heat
Sea otters are born with a supercharged metabolism that helps them stay warm in chilly waters.
Sea otters are born with a supercharged metabolism that helps them stay warm in chilly waters.
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