Otters Up Close 🦦🌊🌿 A Video Compilation of God's Playful Water-Loving Animals

Did you know . . .

🦦 Otters are known for their playful and social behavior. They often form groups called rafts to float together in the water.

🛠️ Some species of otters use tools, such as rocks, to crack open shellfish. They're one of the few non-human animals known to use tools.

🌊 Otters have incredibly dense fur that traps a layer of air, making them buoyant and waterproof. This helps them stay warm in cold water.

🍽️ Otters are opportunistic eaters and have a varied diet, including fish, crustaceans, insects, and small mammals. They are known to use their tummies as a table while eating on their backs in the water.

🏊 Otters are agile swimmers and can close their nostrils and ears to keep water out. They use their strong tails to propel themselves through the water.

🗣️ These sweeties communicate with each other using a variety of vocalizations, including whistles, chirps, and growls. They also use body language, such as grooming, to express social bonds.

🏞️ While otters are well-adapted to aquatic life, they are also fast and agile on land. They can travel several miles over land to find a suitable water source.

👨‍👩‍👧 Otters are dedicated parents. Mothers often carry their pups on their chests and teach them essential survival skills, such as swimming and hunting.

🌍 There are 13 known species of otters, and they are found on every continent except Antarctica. Each species has unique adaptations to its environment.

🎉 Otters engage in playful activities, including sliding down muddy or snowy slopes, playing with objects, and engaging in mock fights. Play is not only fun for them but also helps develop important skills.

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