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Obviously recorded from some distance away, these otters are chasing a butterfly. I get the idea that they really aren’t trying to catch it, just keep it in their sights. And stay with the group. -via Arbroath
Who knew they made such weirdly adorable noises?
If you ever thought you might like to have an otter as a house pet, this video will change your mind. These are female African clawless otters, acting the way their species do. -via Arbroath
Sumalee and Kasem are two baby otters that live at Longleat, a wildlife park and zoo in Britain. In this video, Beverley Allen introduces them a large wading pool. Allen says:
I started off putting them in the sink with a little bit of water when they were about nine weeks old. Then they progressed to my bath, where I could make the water a bit deeper to let them practice their breathing. Now they’re splashing around quite happily in a paddling pool, with a few toys to encourage them to play.
When passengers on a Continental flight out of Houston were told their flight would be delayed because of otters, a lot of them laughed, thinking it was a joke. It wasn’t.
There were a number of otters set to travel in the cargo area, but one somehow managed to escape its cage. “We watched them take them off the plane in a box, and the next thing we know one of the otters got loose and took off across the tarmac,” said passenger Harvey Bullock.
The flight ended up being delayed a full 80 minutes, but at least the passengers were able to make cheesy ‘otters on a plane’ jokes for the rest of their lives.
Link Image Via Savagecat [Flickr]
Otters are fascinating species and the giant otter is no exception. These endangered critters are in serious danger of extinction, but veterinarian Lucy Spelman and other scientists are working to protect them. The process of rescuing these adorable animals is detailed on the Adventures in Climate Change website.
Link Via Discovery News Image by Lucy Spelman
Otters enjoy sledding and skiing, and they don’t even need expensive equipment to do it! -via Unique Daily
These Japanese snacks are actually called “Sea Otter Boogers” and apparently are quite tasty treats made of candied black beans. They’re yours for only about $6, of course, you have to speak Japanese to order them.
