Don't forget to tip feed the musician!
All otters seem to have this adorable propensity for playing with pebbles and rocks. They roll them around on their chests and arms with the goal of not dropping them. As if they weren't cute enough, otters are also little rhythmic gymnasts!
I've posted this little dancing queen before, but it's imperative you watch if you missed it the first time. It must be Friday night at the zoo, because Hottie McOtterson here is shakin' it so hard I'm afraid he'll break it! Total silliness.
This orphaned male sea otter pup may be teeny-tiny, but boyfriend's got big presence. If Capers doesn't charm you while lovin' up on a rubber ducky and toy rattle in his wading pool, then he'll have you hooked when he's bundled up like a baby and scratches all the itchies out of his cold, wet fur. And as for the blow dryer-- you think this kind of cute happens without any primping?
But do you mind checking for food in my teeth first?
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Move over, Shakira--this little guy's hips do not lie. It must be Saturday night at the zoo, because it's gettin' hot in here. Shake it, don't break it!
This little guy is doing a whole floor routine here at the zoo. I love when he takes the nut and rolls it around on his chest, jumps up and looks at the "audience" for approval. No worries, Mr. Otter, we like you.
TGIF! If you're already in need of some cute to get you through the day, here's Sidney to the rescue. This lil otter was temporarily living with a professional animal caretaker and enjoyed a wide range of dog toys.
A pair of snuggly baby Asian otters were welcomed into the world last month in New Zealand and made their public debut yesterday at the Auckland Zoo. The babies are still very wiggly and clumsy (being too young for much coordination), and are small enough to fit in your hand! I used to have a baby otter toy when I was younger but thinking back, I realize my toy was nothing compared to the cuteness of the real thing!
While not many of you were instantly on board with composting dog poop, I thought I'd mention some important information for those feline owners. A common parasite that kitties can get is actually very deadly to wildlife, like these adoro sea otters, when cat litter is not properly disposed! Cat feces can contain Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that commonly gets into feline systems from eating infected rodents, birds, or other small animals.