Otter Mum Prepares Cubs for Life on Their Own | Discover Wildlife | Robert E Fuller
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- These otter cubs are almost the same size as their mum and still suckling. Time for mum to teach them essential survival skills and begin the process of separation.
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Isle of Mull, Scotland
I spent a week watching an otter mum prepare her cubs for independence on the Isle of Mull in Scotland. The scenery here is stunning, and you can enjoy it all in 4K.
Searching for otters
Male otters hold large territories which they mark with 'spraints'. These are easy to spot because they fertilise the soil beneath which in turn prompts the grass to grow into mounds. By following the spraint mouds, I soon spot the dominant dog otter.
Otter family
But it's a six mile trek along the coastline before I find a female with cubs. This family appear to be living under some rocks by the shoreline where the female can easily take her cubs out foraging. This is known as a nursery holt.
Hunting lessons
It's amazing to see how the family hunt as one, with the female in the lead and the two cubs streamlined behind her. They move through the seaweed looking for crabs, fish, and even octopus, slipping through the water almost as one.
Catching prey
The mother is teaching her cubs to hunt. In another two months, they will be a year old and fending for themselves. In the meantime, they still depend on her to provide food for them as well as to suckle.
Mum is tired
The toll on mum is beginning to show, she looks thin and is clearly tired. It won't be long before she pushes them out of this territory. In the meantime watch her try to hang on to her own catch, and take time out for a nap.
Otter cubs
The cubs are still making sense of the change in mum and when she doesn't respond to their calls they look worried. But they are also developing fast. Already the male cub is a proficient hunter and it's fun to watch them play together whilst mum recuperates.
Danger
But these cubs are still vulnerable. There are white-tailed eagles in the skies above and these huge birds can kill otter cubs. Dog otters are also a threat, especially to the young male. Thankfully the dog otter holding this territory is actually their father.
Grooming
Once reunited the otter family begin grooming. This is an essential part of an otter's daily routine, it reinforces family bonds and keeps their fur clean. But it also plays an important role in keeping them warm.
Bubbles
As the otters lift the fur they trap a layer of air close to their bodies which insulates them from the cold water. This is why you see a tell-tale trail of bubbles when an otter dives, it’s the air being slowly released!
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I am a British wildlife artist and filmmaker on a mission to share my love for wildlife with the world. As well as creating detailed animal film and art portraits, I promote wildlife tours around the world and do all I can to help conserve and protect wildlife here at my home in Yorkshire. I hope that by putting nature in the frame I can foster a deep love for wildlife amongst my followers.
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CHAPTERS
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00:00 On the Isle of Mull
00:29 In Search Of Otters
00:40 Finding A Dog Otter
03:23 Spraint
03:44 Glimpsing Female & Cub
05:44 Hunting Through Seaweed
06:50 All Three Otters Together
07:29 Cub Take's Mums Food
07:47 Otters Hunting
09:03 Suckling
11:08 Mother Distancing Herself from Cubs
12:04 Cubs on Their Own
12:28 Danger to Otters
12:47 Mother Otter on Her Own
15:07 Otter Family Reunited
15:26 Grooming
16:12 Dog Otter in Pursuit
17:50 Summary
18:44 Last Night on The Isle of Mull
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I’m sitting by my elderly mum’s bed as she peacefully approaches the end of her life and this video has just been such a joy to watch! So peaceful, so serene, just lovely. Stunning work, thank you!
Oh my thoughts are with you, So pleased you enjoyed the the the magical otters
I wish you all a good life .
Prayers for you and your mom. I hope you both know the extremely important Jesus the Christ before your mom leaves.
@@christineh4782 bless you and thank you. We do indeed 🥰
I am praying for you and yours and praying for Angels to come and comfort you both in this heartbreaking time of your lives. This kind of video absolutely does help all of us because it shows the beauty around us that we need to enjoy while we're here! Again, God bless and may the Lord comfort you both?!
I can’t think of a better way to start my morning than watching otters. Thank you for your beautiful work.❤️
Aw I wish I saw this in the morning!! It’s 19:40 rn but i think it’s also a good way to end the day :)
Thanks they are so special to watch especially from above when hunting in the cristal clear water
@@RobertEFuller wow!! Thanks for making this vid 🥰🥰
Me too! Loved it and shared it!
@Robert E. Fuller, I love watching your videos . Thank you for the work you do and the care you put into it!
I cannot be more grateful for places like the Isle of Mull, where the animals have peace and space for themselves...in tears (happy tears for the otters) thanks Robert
Glad you enjoyed the film
This is never really mentioned but your video editing is honestly superb! Well done as always Robert, another fantastic watch
Thanks 😊 so much I filled the all the footage myself and had the rough story line having spent 16 hours every day following and tracking them
But the editing is very much a team effort Ollie who works for me edit the video and me Ollie and my wife Vick all work on scripting the story line it’s a big team effort fine tuning with many different skills involved hopefully it shines through in the finished result
@@RobertEFuller you guys do a awesome job 👍💗💗🙂
@@RobertEFuller I kept thinking after watching your other videos and now this magnificent one of the otters that I very much hoped you had a wife to share your special life with. Spouses when they support what you do make it so much more enjoyable. God bless your wife and editor. I apologize, I forgot his name already. Not out of disrespect, but sleep deprivation. He does marvelous work too.
@@RobertEFuller It's a beautiful film from start to finish, and your teamwork is phenomenal. It's apparent you're not alone, as someone has to be behind a camera to show you filming. It's visually spectacular and magical. The 16 hours a day you spent following them is over and beyond anything we've seen so far. You're spoiling us for wildlife filming by less dedicated folks.
Thank you Robert for taking us on your journey. What a massive amount of time and energy you put in to be able to get the stories of these lively otters. 🤗❤️🌈🕊️
Glad you enjoyed watching it.
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@@mommy.sa-_kusinawat do hell
Robert pointing to the otters: ''They are out hunting again!''. He, he, so cute...
When Mom gets home with the groceries (5:10) Love the otters, this is excellent. What a life you lead!
Thank you for this incredibly beautiful video. Reading some of the comments - it's so touching the enjoyment you bring to people. You bring wildness, beauty, and art to people who have mostly known the highly manipulative way of filming and interacting with animals. It does feel as though the otters and the mum especially wanted to let you in on their secretive lives.
Thanks so much 😃 I have been watching and studying otters for decades and it all came together on this trip
This family were a bit more relaxed than most I have watched, I was out for 16 hours a day for a week and at times it felt like she accepted me into a secret world
I always gave her space and she rewarded me by coming so close on few occasions, 😊
@@RobertEFuller I'm quite sure this is the most visually stunning film I've EVER seen on these elusive magical creatures. You are so humble about how she seemed to relax and accept you in their midst.🙏
Absolutely amazing footage and the editing is so good. This was such a nice video to relax too and enjoy the sights of wildlife captured by a truly gifted person. Love it❤️
Thanks so much glad you enjoyed this film about the otters 🦦
Just another wonderful reason why wildlife conservation and environmental protection are so important. Thanks for the vid.
Yes well said glad you enjoyed the film
Thank you, this is both stunning to view and incredibly informative! It’s lovely to see such a pristine stretch of land and water where these otters can be their natural wild selves.
Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed this film about the otters
They are so at one with the water. Watching them effortlessly glide in, has such therapeutic qualities; & it is so reassuring to see how bonded they are as a family. It's magical to see them so close up, especially from above. I'd wondered if you were there alone & I am in awe & admiration at your incredible feat of capturing all that footage, especially in the course of your dedicated following of them - They led you a delightfully merry dance! 🦦🦦🦦🦦
Absolutely Stellar Par Excellence in your passionate work - You leave the BBC standing!
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Thanks so much glad you enjoyed the Otters And yes 🙌 that’s a solo project
I was filming on my own for a week 16 to 18 hours a day to get that incredible insight into the others lives But I have been watching and studying otters for decades and it all came together on this trip all my knowledge and amazing equipment made it possible
Rob, that was absolutely lovely 🥰. I so enjoyed watching the otters 🦦 go about their day. They certainly cover a lot of coastline. 🥰🇦🇺
Thanks they gave me the run around that week over 16 hours a day out filming and tracking them down but do enjoyable
Seeing otters in the wild is truly an amazing experience one never forgets
I took a road trip through the Scottish isles a few years ago, and Mull was definitely a hidden gem. Thanks for the amazing footage
Glad you enjoyed it and were lucky enough to visit Mull 🦦
Thank you so much, Robert. Another supreme pleasure to pass our day.
Really enjoyable to watch this family of otters. Thank you so much for posting Robert, appreciate your gift and passion and that you share it with us. Magic. xx
So glad you enjoyed the others and it’s always a pleasure to share
Mr. Fuller, I can only hope to be a person of half your caliber and passion when I get older. What you do is a wish of mine, I can only thank you for inspiring me with your beautiful videos and storytelling.
Thanks so much
but don’t stop at half the calibre give it every thing you have got Observation and patience empathy and understanding is the key to learning about wildlife
Good luck 🤞
Hello, Robert. This is one of my favorite of your videos. Lots of work for you made an excellent educational video. The rich bay is beautiful. Thanks for sharing! Stay healthy!
Thanks 😊 so much
How sweet when the mum put her hand on the cubs head...❤
Thanks so much for this very interesting video! Lovely to see the otters and what a beautiful scenery!
👍 glad you enjoyed the Otters 🦦
a new selection of lessons in the life of animals❤️
They're just adorable like little sea cats 🐈 😻 💕💗❤️
Whew! Thank you for making this possible and available to us. Keep sharing, please.
Glad you enjoyed the otters and yes there is plenty more to come 😊
Moms are really strong - having to forage food for herself and at the same teaching her cubs life skills and giving them milk.
Yes she was brilliant but so thin
Another beautiful place & animals! Am amazed at how deft the otters are in that tangled seaweed.
It was an amazing week following the otter my highlight is filming them from above showing there amazing hunting skills
my fav thing about Y/T is when you find a quirky little underrated channel that you have to immediately binge-watch all their back catalog of videos these videos are a total pleasure and i get a free education. May be if Rob was my teacher id know more about animals
Absolutely beautiful..Area and Otter family..TY for this heartwarming video
Thanks glad you enjoyed this one of the otters 😊
This is brilliant. We’re lucky enough to have North American river otters in the river in front of our house in Sonoma County, CA. Such magical creatures.
The morning sunrise in your video was stunning! What a great way to start the day!
Thank you Robert that was beautiful, I feel calm and quite tranquil now. Nature is such a wonderful restorative and especially through you camera lens. Well done sir!
Thanks glad to have brought to you a little slice of tranquility from Scotland
I think his voice is very calming too, just very soft and pleasant.
That scenery is incredible! I can't imagine what it would be like to sit there for hours watching the wildlife in quiet solitude, especially in an ancient place like Scotland!
You've got the life Robert. I wish I had the time and means to do what you do.
Absolutely LOVELY video Robert! Thank you so much!!🙏❤️
This was so beautifully shot. I absolutely love otters. We don’t have them here in Australia 🇦🇺 I’m so glad to have recently found your channel. Have been watching one of your programs every evening. Thank you for sharing these beautiful creatures with us all.
Oh glad you enjoyed the Otters 🦦 and found my channel we have plenty more films to come this year
What a wonderful adventure you were on, thank you for the video❤
Yes it was a busy adventure I was out 16 to 18 hours a day to capture all these amazing moments
As always Robert outstanding work.Been a pleasure viewing your content over the years.
Glad you enjoyed this one and stick with us there is so much more still to come
This was so nice to watch to relax and wind down, otters are so cute and interesting! I envy that you got to watch these little guys, good work on your channel!
Thanks glad you enjoyed the Otters film
Thanks Robert, it's magical watching the otters and in such a beautiful setting. And from above was glorious, such clear water. So fascinating to learn of their ways. I can understand how you could become distracted by the regal red deer too! 💙💚
So pleased you enjoyed the Otters
Can’t believe this is free to watch on UA-cam, unbelievable
Yes free 🤗 that’s very important to me that anyone in the world can watch my channel for free especially the people that don’t have access to wildlife and green spaces 🦦
Such amazing footage of mom with her cubs! It has to be hard to keep your focus😀 And then the scenery of seaweed and reflection of clouds on the water!
Thank you 🤗
Thanks 😊 it was a very special week at least 16 hours a day following and tracking this otter family 😃
Love these wildlife documentaries of yours. They're relaxing, with the most beautiful scenery 🫖🥰
Great glad you enjoyed the otter film 😃
Love otters. They are absolutely adorable. Thanks for the video!
Thank you for showing us another side of Mother Nature wonderful work.
It’s my pleasure glad you enjoyed it
Great video again! I work at the Alaska Sealife Center in Seward, Alaska. We just had a really sad unexpected death of a 2 year old Stellar Sea Lion. Seeing these otters made me smile. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed the video
Sorry about the sea lion they are incredible looking creatures they are they the biggest of the sea lion species, I have been lucky enough to see and swim with lots of sea lions around the world the ones in the Galapagos were the most playful
You are very lucky to live in Alaska it’s been one of my favourite places to visit 🐋 🐻 🦅
Wonderful Robert, you have an amazing appreciation and feel for nature. It's an important time for humans to realize what's being lost due to the destruction of habitat, climate change and loss of critical species. Perhaps it's not too late? Ty for educating us and filling our minds with the glorious sights and sounds of wildlife.
This is such a magical documentary, thank you so much! Your work is so meaningful and life-enriching all around. :]
Glad you enjoyed the otter film
This was such a delight to watch, thank you so much for all the work you put on this video!!! It's like a balm to my soul.
Oh thanks 😊
Loved these sweet otters. Thank you for such a beautiful video.
Thanks 😊
Hi Robert, what a beautifully shot film and story of these incredible creatures, thank you for an amazing video, we’re learning constantly about wildlife since finding you and it’s always so enjoyable to watch the films you make….brilliant brilliant work and thanks for all the help you give to animals, so inspiring……we were lucky to stay in Mull last year and watched the otters there ourselves, they’re stunning. We fell in love with them AND Mull. We’re going again this year for 3 WEEKS! Can’t wait……thanks again for all you do……Jan and John xxxxx
Oh so glad you enjoyed the film and you were also lucky enough to see the otters on Mull happy holidays for your next trip 😃
Love, love, love otters. Thank you so very much!
What a wonderful film, thank you Robert for sharing it with us!
And thanks for all of you for watching 😊
I could watch them all day lucky enough to live in Highlands so get to see them often . Wonderful film as always well done .
Glad you enjoy this one of the otters as always there is so much more to come
Love the scenery but love the animals much much more. You're amazing! Thanks for sharing your craft w/all of us. Take care.
I have learned so much about otters from this beautiful film. Thank you again. 💝
So pleased you enjoyed the Otters 🦦
What a glorious video! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!❤
My pleasure 😃
when I feel depreesed,I watch your vids.These animals including u act as great revival tonic.Thank u for being there,love u
I have not seen red deer in many years. Thank you so much and may God bless you.🙏❤️
A welcome break from all the news of the world. Thank you
Yes stick to watching wildlife 🦦🦉
Just found your videos and really like them. Really liking the owl videos . I really find them fascinating particularly the ones about Luna and Bomber. Hope you can continue to follow their story.
If you’ve only recently found Robert Andrew, you’re in for a treat….welcome on board 🤗
@@delilahboa , Been going through his videos the last 3 days. Really enjoying them. I really like watching owls though. Fascinated by owls.
You can follow Luna and Bomber on Roberts live stream here 😊 ua-cam.com/users/livejn5aL0omMD8?feature=share
Hi 👋 welcome to my channel and our amazing wildlife community plenty to see an more to come on owls we are just starting a story on owls Ozzy and Bonnie they had 4 owlets last year
Welcome to the community 🙌
Thank you for your hard work tracking and filming the otters. They're adorable to watch. Also the other wildlife along the way.
Glad you enjoyed this one it was an amazing week following this otter family
That was SO MUCH fun!! I laughed. I cried. I love your passion and work. I'm so grateful to experience it. Thank you for all you do.
Thank you so much, this was just glorious!! what a privilege to see them in their own habitat, living as they really do. I had gotten used to the vids of domesticated otters in Japan, but this is just beautiful.
So pleased you enjoyed the Otters
Just beautiful, observing nature is amazing and I can't imagine what emotions brings watching that beauty in person
That was absolutely incredible Robert. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it
What a wonderful thing to do,travel and film beautiful creatures going through all their daily things.It’s nice to see them being prepared to go it alone as they will need those skills to survive,but it’s equally as nice to see them playing and having fun.Such a lovely film to watch and in a beautiful landscape too.Thank you .
High Robert,
What a great documentary you've made again.
This one in particular.
The otter is one of my totem-animals (Aquarius).
It's so lovely to see them grooming, catching food and playing with each other.
It's heartwarming to watch this❣️💦
Thanks glad you enjoyed the Otters 🦦
What otter cuteness!
This is absolutely one of your best videos yet !!! Fantastic. I always love your accompanying narrative !
Thanks glad you enjoyed the otters it was quite a project following them for 16 to 18 hours a day
Exquisitely filmed and superbly edited.
Thanks 😊 glad you enjoyed this one
Jaw-droppingly beautiful. And the amount of footage you've gathered is quite a treat. I can't help thinking of the pounds of equipment you've packed in there for our benefit: a drone, primary camera and tripod, secondary cam, trail cam. Did I forget anything? I'm halfway around the world and loved going on this adventure.
Glad you enjoyed the otter film 😃
yes quite a bit of effort went into this one I’m often filming with my team, but this was just me and the otters and yes lots of equipment out for at least 16 hours a day and I tore my ligaments in my knee on this trip slipping on the sea weed
But it was all worth it and so enjoyable getting immersed into the secret life of these otters
Beautiful scenery❣️
Yes it’s stunning there especially if the weather is good
Such busy little creatures
Thank you for the wonderful photography but above all the very informative, sensitive narrative , A
Lovely, thank you, Mr. Fuller
Wonderful sighting of the Otter family and a fascinating fact about the mound if grass made by the marking if territory. Thank you Robert
Glad you enjoyed it 😃🦦
Glorious!!!!!!!!
Thank you for all your hard work of these animals Robert. These otters really hav e beautiful home along the coast. So peaceful thank you so much!!M😊😊😊😊😊❤
Thanks for watching so please you enjoyed this film of the otters
Once in a while in the many countless hours I spend perusing UA-cam, I stumble across an absolute gem of a channel. Today, I found a diamond. You deserve every subscriber you get!
Oh thanks so much we are trying as a team here to produce better and better video for people across the world to enjoy
Sweet family! Thanks for your efforts and for sharing the magic you see. Hi from VA.
❤watching Robert’s videos. Mull is a place I visited in the summer of 1980 with my parents, younger brother & my brother just older than me . 2nd week in Skye. I’ve only seen otters 🦦 once, August 2009 just months before my 40th. Last day of a 4wk camping 🏕️ holiday with hubby John & my dog 🐕🦺 Bucks last holiday where he celebrated his 13th birthday 🥳. He ❤️ his 🏕️ holidays.
Oh Happy memories 😃
I live in Florida I'm recently on my way to Kissimmee from the East we saw an otter cross the road! I haven't seen one in years! Totally made my day! Thank you so much for the truly awesome videos! Can't even begin to tell you how much I enjoy them!
Florida sounds amazing
Glad you are enjoying my channel 😁 keep watching we have plenty more to come 🦉🦦
@@RobertEFuller Florida's absolutely beautiful for sure! And I sure will keep watching your channel! Thanks!
Otters are my favourite animals!!!!!
So magnificent and magical in every way. The beauty of that island, the photography, the aerial views, the music, your wonderful English accent I am in love with it all. I live on the California coast and have always gotten a kick out of the otters here in Santa Cruz, Big Sur etc but they seem to be different than the ones there. Here they are smaller, fluffier and their tails aren’t so long. Thank you for your presentation very lovely.
Thanks so much 👍 glad you enjoyed the film 😃 glad you enjoy watching otters where you live Yes the otters are different here these are Eurasian River Otters or also known as European Otter and Common Otter
Thank you SO MUCH!! What a GREAT way to start my day, watching this BEAUTIFUL otter family, watching all of your videos. Thank you!
Thanks 😊 glad you enjoyed the otters
Thank you, Mr Fuller
I'm actually doing work (when I shouldn't be lol), and this makes answering emails 100x easier! Thank you, great video!
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Awww!
Wonderful video Mr. Fuller. Love it!
hello Robert, I have just had a heart attack and know that I shall probably never get to the Isle of Mull now - so your beautiful video really is the next best thing. Thank you!
Oh hi there sorry to hear of your heart attack hope you’re recovering ❤️🩹
Glad I could bring you a bit of wild adventure from Mull and hope you make it there one day But in the meantime we have got plenty more videos to come
Delightful! Thanks for showing us wonders that we would otherwise not see for ourselves.
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
I could sit and watch these videos all day long. All the videos you film are fantastic.
Thanks glad you are enjoying them 😊
Excellent filming. It was fascinating to watch this otter family. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks and thanks for watching 😊
I love you work Robert! Truly enjoyed watching this tidbit about otters this morning! I would love to hike with you through Scotland. I love you knowledge and observations. Like know the types of fish they are munching on. I know what a crab looks like but to identify a fish from afar and it’s in the mouth, hands, water,and even seaweed that conceals what they are eating but you know your wildlife and what the eat! You plethora of knowledge is amazing!!
Oh thanks 😊 glad you enjoyed the video
It’s funny how my brain works when I left school I couldn’t even do the alphabet and could barely read and was classified as special needs 😆 but a new every bird mammal and had so much knowledge about fish, butterfly,insects and plants
I love seeing my old school teachers now 😆 Maybe I did know what I was doing after all
Such a beautiful and interesting video. I loved learning so much about these otters and could honestly watch your videography for an entire day. Amazing how they became so used to your presence that the mum walked right past you (13:02). Such a calming & peaceful video. Only you could catch this much footage of otters in such a short time, never mind catching it to the insane quality at which you film them! Well done on this great video (and to Ollie for the great editing!) thanks for sharing! 🦦
Also, would be so cool if you created a similar film but of beavers! 🦫
Thanks 😊 so much I have been watching otters for decades and they can be very tricky to film , but on this trip I put everything into filming them I was out
16 to 18 hours a day and it paid off 😃
@@RobertEFuller there is this campsite in snowdonia that I often visit and they have had many otter releases over the years, but after this video and realising how large their territory is, it makes sense that I was unable to find any and also due to the fact that after an hour I become impatient and want a snack 😂
Fantastic video! Otters are one of my favorite animals, and this video was just awesome. Thank you!
Thank you for bringing me so much Joy ! Old Owl 🦉 Alaya Uk .
yay!!! more otters! i love them so much
Me too glad you enjoyed the film
You have created such an awe inspiring movie. The otters are lovely and the scenery is breathtakingly beautiful. Thank you, Sir, for sharing your talents.
Thanks so much😃 it’s pleasure to share my wildlife adventures and stories with so many people
Thank you, was a wonderful video!! You will go far with a big heart for animals!!