Adaa was the oldest male sea otter at zoos or aquariums in the U.S. on record.
SEATTLE — The Seattle Aquarium announced that a sea otter under their care named Adaa died at the age of 22 on Sunday evening.
He was the oldest male sea otter at zoos or aquariums in the U.S. on record, according to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Curator of Birds and Mammals Julie Carpenter described Adaa as “a beautiful animal with a gentle way about him.” “He had his quirks, such as hopping with his rear flippers when on land instead of walking, and making soft cooing sounds while chewing,” said Carpenter.
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