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23 Otters Just Doing Their Thing

Emerald Catron — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:15:23 +0000

The catch is, an otter’s “thing” that it likes to do is be totally adorable. They’re guaranteed to make your Monday feel *at least* like a Tuesday, if not a Wednesday. Why don’t you go ahead and scroll through these ridiculous pics? A few of the ways otters like to pass the time: Giving hugs [...]

Brave Otter Hops Onto Boat to Escape Killer Whales

Emerald Catron — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:42:16 +0000

This video is just the right amount of heartwarming and sad. Some men who were out boating in Alaska came across a pod of killer whales. Then things got dramatic when a mother sea otter and her pup made the scene and were hunted by the whales. The baby, sadly, did not make it, and [...]

Sea Otter Nellie Can Stack Cups — and Talk!

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:45:38 +0000

When we last checked in with Nellie the Sea Otter, she was diligently stacking cups. After watching her unusual skill we declared that she would be the perfect pet because she was adorable and could help out around the kitchen. But that's not all Nellie can do. It turns out the precocious sea mammal can also talk.

Adorable Sea Otter is a Whiz at Stacking Cups

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:00:17 +0000

Did you know sea otters can be trained? Well they can, and this pup at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington has quite the trick up her furry sleeve. Nellie the sea otter can stack cups. And, as you can see above, her enthusiasm for the task is undeniably adorable. Her buddy [...]

Otters and Little Girl Play Adorable Chase Game

Mithun Divakaran — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:35:12 +0000

Kids love the zoo, and when moments like this occur, it makes a visit all the more special. In this cute video, a young girl suddenly becomes the center of attention for all the otters at the Philadelphia Zoo. And so she plays with them.

Aww! Is This the Most Relaxed Sea Otter or What?

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:15:29 +0000

This sea otter seems like he doesn’t have a care in the world as he casually floats on his back and gently rubs his head. If this is what it’s really like to live on water, than count us in. [via Say OMG]

Orphaned Baby Sea Otter Rescued by Chicago Aquarium [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:14:47 +0000

Cute baby animal alert! Last month, an orphaned 10-week-old southern sea otter was found stranded near Cayucos, California. Fortunately for the adorable young pup, she was taken to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and is currently receiving 24-hour care. Although the otter’s future was initially uncertain, she’s now taking formula from a bottle and is eating [...]