This summer, I was able to visit Alaska! It was such a great trip, filled with amazing views. This post features three animals I saw on the trip: the northern sea otter, the harbor seal, and the red squirrel. Stay tuned for posts about Alaskan birds! Northern Sea Otter     Some of the cutest animals we saw on the trip were sea otters. These little guys would come floating or paddling by on their backs, often in groups, which are called rafts. [ 1 ] The otters were near the Margerie glacier. The vast majority of the world's sea otters (90%!) live in the coastal waters of Alaska. [ 2 ] They can dive as deep as 250 feet when searching for food, which includes things like sea urchins, crabs, fish, clams, and more. Lacking blubber, their fur is what helps keep them warm, and their fur is denser than that of any other mammal. Some spend their entire lives in the water. [ 2 ]   Harbor Seal We saw these two harbor seals as we were en route to the Margerie glacier. T...