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otter
1. n. An aquatic or marine carnivorous mammal in the subfamily Lutrinae of the family Mustelidae, which also includes weasels, polecats, badgers, and others.
2. n. (gay slang) A hairy man with a slender physique, in contrast with a bear, who is more thickset.
3. n. (obsolete) annatto (dye)

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Mothers often leave young behind while feeding offshore. Even a lone sea otter or seal pup is probably not abandoned!

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