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A large sea otter has been making rounds as the most notorious surfboard stealing sea creature this side of the Pacific Ocean. As of Wednesday, the aggro otter—herself a member of an endangered species found in central California—still remains at large, stalking the waters off the coast of Santa Cruz for her next barney victim.Cecilia Rose Gooding on the Writers Strike | io9 InterviewThe 5-year-old female otter has been designated “otter 841” by California wildlife officials. Her usual MO is to jump onto surfer’s boards…

An African penguin named Beach Donkey walks through New England Aquarium exhibit halls in custom shoes, October 2022.Photo: Vanessa Kahn (New England Aquarium)An adorable African penguin at the New England Aquarium in Boston has gotten a new lease on life, thanks to special sandals that help her walk as she recovers from a foot condition.Beach Donkey, a 24-year-old African penguin, was diagnosed with pododermatitis (aka bumblefoot) in 2020. The condition is common in captive penguins and is often identified as …