How Long Can Sea Otters Hold Their Breath?

Calvin asks: How long can sea otters hold their breath? Great question, Calvin! Hosts Mike Bennett and Chanel Hason answer Calvin’s question, share some other cool sea otter facts, and invite guest Moddy Himmel to share their experience educating through puppetry!

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Credits

• Hosted by: Mike Bennett & Chanel Hason
• Guest: Moddy Himmel
• Produced & Edited by: Jon Richardson
• Music by: Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland Sings
• Intro Animation by: Silas Bell & Kyle Bell of Castle Animation
• Artwork by: Fuzzzbrain

Special thanks to

• Calvin & Calvin’s family
• Michele Kraus Bennett
• Cayley Pater
• The Elakha Alliance
• Teddy Albertson
• Otters in general