They are adorable but my veterinarian warned me that they can go from cute to tearing your fingers off in an instant. Love, respect and beware the wild
Too bad she didn't have some fish to give him. Only thing that worries me is that he lives so close to the highway, I hope that he doesn't go out there and get hit by a car.
The otter is clearly not threatened or upset. As with the vast amount of animals in our world most will warn you if you are upsetting them or scaring them, this otter clearly was being mischievous and playful. He turned away from them many times, laid there and never hissed in anger or latched onto the lady.
everyone stop giving advise you are not a professional most likely what they choose to do is their business they are lucky enough to have played with a wild otter and just leave it at that and stop trying to critique the video
Anyone who's had ferrets will easily recognize this otter's behavior, from the bouncy "war dance" to the insatiable inquisitiveness; since otters are fellow members of the weasel family that's not surprising. I noticed the woman get nervous when the otter apparently nipped her; it's VERY important to understand that this is play behavior and not aggression. I've seen people panic or react badly when a ferret surprised them by nipping them, which is actually an invitation to play; they love to roughhouse and are great fun (with certain caveats, such as having them around young children or other strangers who might accidentally hurt them with a sudden reaction).
He actually looks more like he's doing a Ferret/Weasel War Dance. He's hopping and "attacking" to play and draw them in to chasing him. VERY ferret like. He's just bigger and bulkier, that's what makes him look a little "doggish".
Oh my god that is AWESOME! He's doing the Weasel War Dance! This is an invitation to play that ferrets, polecats, weasels and stoats all use, sometimes as a hunting trick but usually to play or to just to show they are happy. I know that Otters are mustelid cousins to the above, but I've never seen them do the dance. Even if he did bite you, it was in play. Wild mustelids don't know to bite humans softer when playing with them so it was good you didn't go trying to tickle him or anything. He wouldn't mean to hurt you, but could take a finger or two by accident.
Thank you for being kind, sensible and calm with him. I am sure he wanted to play. You are good people for recognising this and not forgetting that he is wild.
Dear lady in the video I think your laugh may have been even cuter than the otter. And thats coming from an avid otter lover. Hope you have had many more lovely walks.
otters ferrets badgers skunks weasels they're all related and do the same stuff. I have two ferrets and this is how they play. He couldn't deny his curiosity then got excited. but unless they're trained they bite hard when they play cause they have rougher skin its just how theyre used to communicating. hes fucking cute. awesome.
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And while you were being distracted, there was another otter stealing your car keys.
Trust me when an animal is threatening you know it and it sure as hell doesn't turn its back on you or roll over exposing its belly.
They are adorable but my veterinarian warned me that they can go from cute to tearing your fingers off in an instant. Love, respect and beware the wild
Too bad she didn't have some fish to give him. Only thing that worries me is that he lives so close to the highway, I hope that he doesn't go out there and get hit by a car.
The otter is clearly not threatened or upset. As with the vast amount of animals in our world most will warn you if you are upsetting them or scaring them, this otter clearly was being mischievous and playful. He turned away from them many times, laid there and never hissed in anger or latched onto the lady.
everyone stop giving advise you are not a professional most likely what they choose to do is their business they are lucky enough to have played with a wild otter and just leave it at that and stop trying to critique the video
Even playful otters can hurt you unintentionally. You gotta remember that these are the same animals that can murder crocs in the amazon.
Weasel war dance
He must be like "W-otter you doing standing around!? Play with me!"
Is that a dachshund?
Anyone who's had ferrets will easily recognize this otter's behavior, from the bouncy "war dance" to the insatiable inquisitiveness; since otters are fellow members of the weasel family that's not surprising. I noticed the woman get nervous when the otter apparently nipped her; it's VERY important to understand that this is play behavior and not aggression. I've seen people panic or react badly when a ferret surprised them by nipping them, which is actually an invitation to play; they love to roughhouse and are great fun (with certain caveats, such as having them around young children or other strangers who might accidentally hurt them with a sudden reaction).
He actually looks more like he's doing a Ferret/Weasel War Dance. He's hopping and "attacking" to play and draw them in to chasing him. VERY ferret like. He's just bigger and bulkier, that's what makes him look a little "doggish".
Oh my god that is AWESOME! He's doing the Weasel War Dance! This is an invitation to play that ferrets, polecats, weasels and stoats all use, sometimes as a hunting trick but usually to play or to just to show they are happy. I know that Otters are mustelid cousins to the above, but I've never seen them do the dance. Even if he did bite you, it was in play. Wild mustelids don't know to bite humans softer when playing with them so it was good you didn't go trying to tickle him or anything. He wouldn't mean to hurt you, but could take a finger or two by accident.
Thank you for being kind, sensible and calm with him. I am sure he wanted to play. You are good people for recognising this and not forgetting that he is wild.
Dear lady in the video I think your laugh may have been even cuter than the otter. And thats coming from an avid otter lover. Hope you have had many more lovely walks.
Otters are so adorable.
Every comment on this video:
So cute! Little otter wants to play!💕
"Otter plays like an otter."
otters ferrets badgers skunks weasels they're all related and do the same stuff. I have two ferrets and this is how they play. He couldn't deny his curiosity then got excited. but unless they're trained they bite hard when they play cause they have rougher skin its just how theyre used to communicating. hes fucking cute. awesome.