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.
Overlord Gaming They are however in the same family. Otters are members of the Mustelid family which includes badgers, polecats, martens, weasels, stoats and minks. Weasels being another name for both ferrets and ermine.
I live in SW FL, we had a 70 year old man attacked and almost killed by otters, I hate to laugh but that is what they do they lore you in with their cuteness and BAM.
+whatdoesittake Otters do. www.arkive.org/north-american-otter/lontra-canadensis/video-11.html Watch an otter fight off 3 wolves and tell me again how they wont roll over? It's the only way they can kick out
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. I bet he has been fed by/played with other humans before. But what a cool experience, glad you got to film that!
Nobody takes off a finger "by accident"... if that animal would bite so strong to rip through bone and take off a finger, you can be certain it's not play.
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). HOWEVER, as much as I admit I would love to see an otter up this close and be able to interact with it, you need to remember that A) this is still a wild animal and B) its bite is FAR stronger than a ferret's (they're able to penetrate steel-toed boots). In short, the lady did well not to panic or lash out in an involuntary reaction when this otter nipped at her, but even though it was clearly just playing the situation was potentially still dangerous. And when accidents or tragedies occur, the animal almost always ends up on the worse end of the bargain, often due to people being ignorant or careless.
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. And so cute!
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.
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".
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
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.
Can you tell the gender of the otter? Might have been female since the gal in the video said s/he was biting, might be protecting her nest or potential nesting grounds...
I wouldn't worry unless it broke skin, and given how strong their bite is if the otter was under the effects of rabies then this video would have ended with blood and stitches.
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.
Wild Otters and Ferrets are known to be instinctively curiously playful with Humans and domesticated pets. They don't have to have been someone's pet or have been routinely fed by Humans to wanna play; it is in their nature. They are playful, yet wild, so they might accidentally use to much teeth in their play-biting, only because they haven't had time to learn how to play gently like dogs. They are much like rambunctious toddlers who haven't learned how to "play nice." Don't get me wrong, they are not all this cute. Some are super aggressive and territorial and absolutely will bite the shit outta you, but if they come up to you and want to play, it's because they just want some genuine Human interaction playtime. Always be careful. But super adorable.
I gotta agree that if this otter were trying to drive the people away, he would've been successful. Yes, otters are related to ferrets... but they're also related to wolverines and badgers. They're tremendously strong for their size.
What an adorable little creature the only worry is that not all humans are nice like you guys and if he comes in to contact with them it could potentially lead to the injury or even more distressing the death of this beautiful and playful little creature .
When I was about Ten years old, I was in Grand Marais Minnesota with my family. I threw a fit because I didn't want any of the food at a fancy restaurant my mom brought our family too, so she kicked me out of the restaurant to fend for myself for a couple hours! The restaurant was located next to a dock on Lake Superior, I was feeling bad about my situation cursing my mom while I was walking up and down the dock. All of a sudden, a river otter came out of nowhere and hung out with me the whole time my family was eating in the restaurant. It's almost like he was trying to cheer me up! I'll never forget my little furry buddy as long as I live.
thats not aggressive or fearful behavior, thats play. an aggressive or scared animal does not turn its back on you or run back and forth to you. they either bolt and keep running to escape or do not stop watching you and try to scare you off by making an angry noise, fake charging or biting and backing off. this otter has most likely been fed by several people that saw it on the road and lost its natural fear of humans.
+IamtheKGB I think it was more curious than calm(from how you imply by saying "lost its natural fear of humans). though ido think you're right. though again lots of animals act differently. from how you say it, it sounds more like household dogs, cats and wild wolves.
Exactly! No wild aggressively dominant animal would ever run up and around you and then roll on it's back for you! We animal specialists refer to that as "Playful Submission." It is the opposite of threatening.
Otters are mustelids, and this is how they play. They play bite as well.. However an otter play bite and a ferret play bite are probably two different ball games. He's being a goof, like others said he'd never show his stomach and he'd hiss and back up straight if he felt threatened.
I don’t know otters well but I have grown up in the woods around wild animals. Looks to be curious and happy. A scared wild animal acts much differently. what a cool experience!
I saw a video once of an otter in Brazil wanting to play with somebody, but this one was a Brazilian Giant around 6ft long, 150lbs! It jumped right up on the guy trying to film it and wanted to wrassle, but it "pulled it's punches" and didn't bite hard at all. Cute as hell. And yes, as a former ferret owner I can confirm this is "let's play!" body language, which the giant in Brazil also showed...esp. that sideways "boinging" movement...classic "weasel wardance".
Na bro I once caught one that was 200 pounds and nearly 8 feet long. I caught him with a number 4 steel trap. I took him home and fixed his broken arm. We became friends and I taught him to play the bagpipes and a few basic words in English.
kylezaking You mean those sea otters? that are twice the size of that little fella? Yes they do. This little guy probably just eats fish, mice and rabbits.
Where I dive, we have pretty significant populations of both otters and harbor seals. The entire area is a wildlife sanctuary, where it's a (significant) criminal offense to pretty much deliberately interact with any marine mammal. That said, it's impossible not to passively interact with these awesome critters. Otter and seal pups are amazingly curious and playful... and definitely get that divers aren't a threat to them. I'll cross my arms and remain motionless underwater -- and they'll still be mesmerized by their own reflection in my mask... blow bubbles in my face... nibble on my fins... and generally behave like happy juveniles of any mammal species. Fantastic to see and experience. :-) Let them play, but don't pet or feed. They'll still have a blast. This is a pretty good example of just watching and enjoying.
I was kinda bummed this morning...came here, watched this...now I feel better! cute animals make me feel good about the world...people generally make me feel bad about the world.....Oops, time to watch more cute animal videos!!! :)
"If you take a closer look at this video (which appears to feature a jaunty otter playing with some people), you'll realize that the otter is no ordinary otter - it is a scout otter, sent from the great Otterman Empire to ascertain the relative strength of human warriors. The report? Humans are trusting and weak - they shall be easy to conquer." Doug Barry jezebel.com/this-adorably-confused-otter-thinks-its-a-dog-1441727734
Magnificent job at missing the point, applause. BTW Since you seem to be prone to missing the obvious, the Caps lock key is on the left side of your keyboard. Maybe turning it off would make you sound like less of a tool.
It looks like a juvenile. Otters in general can be very playful, I used to have some sneak in my pool during the summer and play with my dogs toys. It looks like he's trying to figure out who the big thing is in his territory. Seems just curious to me, if he felt threatened believe me, you'd know it
It's totally play. My ferrets did the same thing...it's called the weasel war dance. Makes me a little uneasy that he is that accustomed to people...and so close to the road.
What a cutie, Otters love playing...This one wants to play catch me... l can see it's a young one...l can to its lonely wonder where it's family is. 💓💓💓
Adorable! N its funny how ppl in the comments always think they kno it all "hes not playin hes protecting his turf" shut up! Otters are in the weasel family like ferrets,have u ever seen a ferret hunt? They do jump around and play to distract or confuse their prey,but they DONT show their belly! Their stomach is the most vulnerable thing to an animal,so buy rolling over and showing them his belly he probably actually trusts them. Go to UA-cam and watch videos on how otters hunt or protect their turf,u wont see this.
Yeah, I agree. And I don't think an otter in a defensive posture would be so easily distracted by things like... leaves... and sniffing cameras and polyester. Seems like he loses his focus every 5 seconds or so and then goes "Oh! People!"
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
before I even went in to the comments section I KNEW there would be people freaking out over this video....I was right >< For the road issue, I think that we human beings don't give enough credit to animals. Otters are not stupid and I doubt it will go onto the road....I can't say the same for porcupines though :| (But I think porcupines are smart in their own way, just not road safety)
I guess you can't watch any animal video withouth someone commeting about the highway (in this case scenario) and how people are stupid blah blaaah..... Thanks for uploading and filming this video to the guy and lady :-)
Because an animal would never possibly go in to the road without people luring him there. Its not like you ever see dead animals in the road in the middle of nowhere.
I wonder do they realise that an otter has a bite powerful enough to take of a finger, just ask Terry Nutkins who lost one of his digits to a sea otter.
I am genuinely curious as to what made this otter act like this. Was there food behind the camera or is it actually tame or something because this is not how any wild animal acts around humans.
If it is an adult I would suspect it was trying to distract these people away from babies or its home. It looks like play but it wasn't play I would bet on it.
I'm quite curious also. Probably fed in the past. Maybe it had pups in the drainage element, since it markedly checked that direction a couple of times.
AvntXardE Yeah, I would suggest maybe just running over their feet to tell them cars are dangerous. Maybe shooting them in the legs, or hitting them with other objects like how you're saying to. That will teach them! I'm glad people can't see sarcasm...
Yeah, except he appears to live in a stream RIGHT NEXT TO THE ROAD. Otters are very smart. I'm sure if he didn't know how to keep himself safe near the roadside, he'd be dead already.
I seen one here in Detroit; I was walking with this girl one night to the gas station, and we came across this weasel looking thing I thought it was a wolverine at first but now that I realize what I saw that night on August 24-29 one of them, it was a river otter!!
I would've scared the otter away really. It's dangerous for the otter to not associate humans with danger. What happens when the same otter approaches a hunter?
Quite the contrary, they're pretty shy. This one was very clearly playing, if he was really being aggressive he would have bitten hard instead of those soft little play nips.
What a Blessing this is for you to have a wild animal take to you like this. I wonder if this little critter lost his family, because he seems to be the only otter around there, which is unusual. I think he was totally trying to get you to get in the water and play with him like his otter family would do. I would totally love to be you in this video. What an amazing interaction you had with such a fun filled critter. I love it.
+Actingarrr Depends on what state you live in. Some states will allow you to keep a small wild animal as a pet as long as it gets its shots, while others will require you to get an "exotic pet license" for the animal you want to keep. And then of course, there's the states that won't allow you to own any undomesticated animals at all. You would have to check your local state's laws regarding exotic pets.
That's one happy otter :) Probably hand reared as a baby and used to human contact :) We rescued an otter here where I live (northern norway) and he lives in a park now with 2 females, and is happy :) He used to act JUST like that, playing goofball around like that, a mix of a crazy playfull cat and dog! :D and the biting issent hard, just playbiting, it hurts but it dossent scrach the skin..
And while you were being distracted, there was another otter stealing your car keys.
I think the otter wnated to drive there car
I think you are mistaken the otter for mexicans.....
@@jhk6205 ......
That's what you get when you mistake swimming weasels for otters.
@@jhk6205 texicans, more likely..
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.
Overlord Gaming Anyone whos ever owned a ferret would know this little fuzzball is trying to play.
TaintedPrinceps Otters are not ferrets
Overlord Gaming They are however in the same family. Otters are members of the Mustelid family which includes badgers, polecats, martens, weasels, stoats and minks. Weasels being another name for both ferrets and ermine.
Doris Wachtler Indeed
I live in SW FL, we had a 70 year old man attacked and almost killed by otters, I hate to laugh but that is what they do they lore you in with their cuteness and BAM.
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.
'nough said
+whatdoesittake Otters do. www.arkive.org/north-american-otter/lontra-canadensis/video-11.html Watch an otter fight off 3 wolves and tell me again how they wont roll over? It's the only way they can kick out
+XMorbidCuriosityX Coyotes*
+XMorbidCuriosityX That's fighting back to protect its spine. Do you thinkn rolling on its back is attack mode?
Potato.
yeah river otters especially are devils in beaver-like bodies
He must be like "W-otter you doing standing around!? Play with me!"
+Anthony Long You, sir, win the internet.
Douche Baguette You Sir, are a Douche Baugette
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.
I bet he has been fed by/played with other humans before. But what a cool experience, glad you got to film that!
oh, sweet! heh, learn something new everyday!
My pleasure. This video still makes me grin from ear to ear. Thank you for reminding me of it!
That's TOTALLY a weasel war dance. My ferrets did this all the time. Means, "I want to play and I'm going to annoy you until you give in!"
Nobody takes off a finger "by accident"... if that animal would bite so strong to rip through bone and take off a finger, you can be certain it's not play.
Yeah like weasles and ferrets, otters are a mustilde. Other animals int he same familiy are badgers, stoats, and skunks.
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).
HOWEVER, as much as I admit I would love to see an otter up this close and be able to interact with it, you need to remember that A) this is still a wild animal and B) its bite is FAR stronger than a ferret's (they're able to penetrate steel-toed boots). In short, the lady did well not to panic or lash out in an involuntary reaction when this otter nipped at her, but even though it was clearly just playing the situation was potentially still dangerous. And when accidents or tragedies occur, the animal almost always ends up on the worse end of the bargain, often due to people being ignorant or careless.
Well said. If you're going to kill them, you better eat them. btw they are delish
A shy otter? WTF you know nothing of the inquisitive nature of the Mustelidae family :P
play bite XD
Thank you Aaron Marshall. You must know a lot about ferrets and you're obviously an animal lover. Definitely thumbs UP!
Aaron Marshal
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.
And so cute!
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.
I was thinking the same thing. I hope he doesn't get hit by a car.
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".
Otters are so adorable.
Just like you
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
Still I may have had a hard time not petting him :-)
I think it would be worth losing a few fingers just to pet an otter :3
Did your vet tell you about the infection you can get get ?
No, but I'll bet that would be a near certainty.
This can be said about all animals.
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 a deadly man they kill
Indeed dear! I agree! :)
Every comment on this video:
"umm im like an expert on animals and u just killd that bird"
THIS, forever
+skylar15123 Its fun to play pretend educated.
I DIED
skylar15123 hahahaha right
skylar15123 lol. what's up with that birb🤔
So cute! Little otter wants to play!💕
He's attracted to the high pitch range of the nice ladies laugh. Sign of playfulness in the pitch for otters. What a darling video.
Someone has fed him at this location. He is used to food and thought you might have some too. I still loved the video
Not just fed, he looks like he might have been someone's pet that they abandoned there on the road.
Can you tell the gender of the otter? Might have been female since the gal in the video said s/he was biting, might be protecting her nest or potential nesting grounds...
Rachel Smith otters bite to play like dogs do.
I'd go for a rabies shot...
I wouldn't worry unless it broke skin, and given how strong their bite is if the otter was under the effects of rabies then this video would have ended with blood and stitches.
"Otter plays like an otter."
So smart, curious, busy & energetic.
I 💓💓 otters!
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.
Wild Otters and Ferrets are known to be instinctively curiously playful with Humans and domesticated pets. They don't have to have been someone's pet or have been routinely fed by Humans to wanna play; it is in their nature. They are playful, yet wild, so they might accidentally use to much teeth in their play-biting, only because they haven't had time to learn how to play gently like dogs. They are much like rambunctious toddlers who haven't learned how to "play nice." Don't get me wrong, they are not all this cute. Some are super aggressive and territorial and absolutely will bite the shit outta you, but if they come up to you and want to play, it's because they just want some genuine Human interaction playtime. Always be careful. But super adorable.
nikki livanis z
*Tries hard not to get triggered over the curse word*
This otter is definitely accustomed to people. Even doing the weasel war dance
@@amysmart7905 on the whole scope of bad things done and said in this world, a curse word aint one of em. It's not that serious.
Its official. Otters are my favourite ever!
😊
My favorite too. Of course with side of mashed potatoes and gravy. Good alternative to Turkey on Thanksgiving.
Max Palombella first dogs, then otters. or maybe this otterdog.
Dude Otters attack for no reason nonono there terrible
They hunt bigger animal and eat them
I gotta agree that if this otter were trying to drive the people away, he would've been successful. Yes, otters are related to ferrets... but they're also related to wolverines and badgers. They're tremendously strong for their size.
What an adorable little creature the only worry is that not all humans are nice like you guys and if he comes in to contact with them it could potentially lead to the injury or even more distressing the death of this beautiful and playful little creature .
When I was about Ten years old, I was in Grand Marais Minnesota with my family. I threw a fit because I didn't want any of the food at a fancy restaurant my mom brought our family too, so she kicked me out of the restaurant to fend for myself for a couple hours! The restaurant was located next to a dock on Lake Superior, I was feeling bad about my situation cursing my mom while I was walking up and down the dock. All of a sudden, a river otter came out of nowhere and hung out with me the whole time my family was eating in the restaurant. It's almost like he was trying to cheer me up! I'll never forget my little furry buddy as long as I live.
That was ridiculously adorable!
thats not aggressive or fearful behavior, thats play. an aggressive or scared animal does not turn its back on you or run back and forth to you. they either bolt and keep running to escape or do not stop watching you and try to scare you off by making an angry noise, fake charging or biting and backing off. this otter has most likely been fed by several people that saw it on the road and lost its natural fear of humans.
+IamtheKGB I think it was more curious than calm(from how you imply by saying "lost its natural fear of humans). though ido think you're right. though again lots of animals act differently. from how you say it, it sounds more like household dogs, cats and wild wolves.
Exactly! No wild aggressively dominant animal would ever run up and around you and then roll on it's back for you! We animal specialists refer to that as "Playful Submission." It is the opposite of threatening.
IamtheKGB: which is kind of sad actually if you think about it. Someone may end uo hurting him due to that trust!
My ferrets did this. It's nicknamed the Weasel War Dance. It means PLAY WITH ME.
Otters are the cutest animals ever, but dont fuck with them. they are wild & fierce
I am a snake in the grassssssss, fear me!
Otters eat snakes
@@nba2kfictionleague577 imagine not getting the joke
Go home otter, you're drunk.
Ahahaha. He's cute when he's been drinking
Otter: Who the hell are you guys?
Lol!😵😂
"What the hell are you"
We're the guardians of the galaxy
Otters are mustelids, and this is how they play. They play bite as well.. However an otter play bite and a ferret play bite are probably two different ball games.
He's being a goof, like others said he'd never show his stomach and he'd hiss and back up straight if he felt threatened.
What a cute little water puppy.
Otters are known for being playful creatures
my goal is to make a sea chariot of otters and rule the high seas with cuteness
God you are gay
proof that trolling is part of nature XD
10 years later and this is still one of the cutest videos on the internet.
all of a sudden i love otters.
bless absolutely adorable I love him to bits❤️❤️❤️
Otters are so adorable,
I don’t know otters well but I have grown up in the woods around wild animals. Looks to be curious and happy. A scared wild animal acts much differently. what a cool experience!
I saw a video once of an otter in Brazil wanting to play with somebody, but this one was a Brazilian Giant around 6ft long, 150lbs! It jumped right up on the guy trying to film it and wanted to wrassle, but it "pulled it's punches" and didn't bite hard at all. Cute as hell. And yes, as a former ferret owner I can confirm this is "let's play!" body language, which the giant in Brazil also showed...esp. that sideways "boinging" movement...classic "weasel wardance".
Giant river otters don't get above 80 lb
Na bro I once caught one that was 200 pounds and nearly 8 feet long. I caught him with a number 4 steel trap. I took him home and fixed his broken arm. We became friends and I taught him to play the bagpipes and a few basic words in English.
How adorable!
i thought it was adorable too!
Once i ran into a family of otters in Oregon and they were very playful and curious. Was a cool experience hanging out with them.
Dude was certainly in a feisty, rowdy mood. Reminds me of my two ferrets years back. They get in that fun gear and they don’t turn off.
What an absolutely beautiful animal!
Even playful otters can hurt you unintentionally. You gotta remember that these are the same animals that can murder crocs in the amazon.
You don't generally refer to hunting as murder.
nsecchi1 You're right I need to be more specific. These are the same animals that will eat crocs alive for a meal.
kylezaking You mean those sea otters? that are twice the size of that little fella? Yes they do. This little guy probably just eats fish, mice and rabbits.
Haha
sea otters hunt crocs? Full of fucking shit.
I wouldn't have had him get so close to the street.
Where I dive, we have pretty significant populations of both otters and harbor seals. The entire area is a wildlife sanctuary, where it's a (significant) criminal offense to pretty much deliberately interact with any marine mammal.
That said, it's impossible not to passively interact with these awesome critters. Otter and seal pups are amazingly curious and playful... and definitely get that divers aren't a threat to them. I'll cross my arms and remain motionless underwater -- and they'll still be mesmerized by their own reflection in my mask... blow bubbles in my face... nibble on my fins... and generally behave like happy juveniles of any mammal species.
Fantastic to see and experience. :-) Let them play, but don't pet or feed. They'll still have a blast. This is a pretty good example of just watching and enjoying.
I was kinda bummed this morning...came here, watched this...now I feel better! cute animals make me feel good about the world...people generally make me feel bad about the world.....Oops, time to watch more cute animal videos!!! :)
maybe it's a lonely otter.
what are you?
"I'm an otter. I swim around on my back and do cute little human things with my hands!"
you're free to go.
I have quoted that comedy show too!
AWWW! SO reminds me of a ferret!!!
That Otter is having a ball, he was like cmon silly two legged creatures let's play.
Otter thought the women was one of them.
"If you take a closer look at this video (which appears to feature a jaunty otter playing with some people), you'll realize that the otter is no ordinary otter - it is a scout otter, sent from the great Otterman Empire to ascertain the relative strength of human warriors.
The report? Humans are trusting and weak - they shall be easy to conquer."
Doug Barry
jezebel.com/this-adorably-confused-otter-thinks-its-a-dog-1441727734
+brianrose85 The Otterman Empire? Would they be the type of otters that like eating the thanksgiving Turkey?
Possibly; though I've also heard they ride ostriches into battle: watch?v=lExqoEMeH34
U win
otterman empire .....turkey shithole
literally
That cutest thing is checking you out as a piece of food.
I would go visit him every dog. He is precious!
Title should be Otter plays like a Ferret.
+Mathemagics ITS ALMOST LIKE THEY'RE FROM THE SAME FAMILY, CRAZY I KNOW; MAYBE WE SHOULD START ORGANIZING LIFE IN CATEGORIES OR SOMETHING.
Magnificent job at missing the point, applause.
BTW Since you seem to be prone to missing the obvious, the Caps lock key is on the left side of your keyboard. Maybe turning it off would make you sound like less of a tool.
It looks like a juvenile. Otters in general can be very playful, I used to have some sneak in my pool during the summer and play with my dogs toys. It looks like he's trying to figure out who the big thing is in his territory. Seems just curious to me, if he felt threatened believe me, you'd know it
..or "something" in those pants smelled "real fishy". Ewwwww💯
Nappy Beard ha
It's totally play. My ferrets did the same thing...it's called the weasel war dance. Makes me a little uneasy that he is that accustomed to people...and so close to the road.
The otter is like, "just gimme the food already. I'm not some circus seal".
What a cutie, Otters love playing...This one wants to play catch me... l can see it's a young one...l can to its lonely wonder where it's family is. 💓💓💓
Otters are the best. Hope he doesn't get run over though!
Adorable! N its funny how ppl in the comments always think they kno it all "hes not playin hes protecting his turf" shut up! Otters are in the weasel family like ferrets,have u ever seen a ferret hunt? They do jump around and play to distract or confuse their prey,but they DONT show their belly! Their stomach is the most vulnerable thing to an animal,so buy rolling over and showing them his belly he probably actually trusts them. Go to UA-cam and watch videos on how otters hunt or protect their turf,u wont see this.
THANK YOU!!!! You are spot on! No animal that is being territorial will ever show belly EVER!
Yeah, I agree. And I don't think an otter in a defensive posture would be so easily distracted by things like... leaves... and sniffing cameras and polyester. Seems like he loses his focus every 5 seconds or so and then goes "Oh! People!"
SAMMIsLIFE There are so many videos of them playing. This one is just happy to have someone to have fun with for a while. No harm no foul.
This was the cutest video I have ever seen
awwww what a sweet and frisky little guy
plot twist, the woman is now carrying an otter child.
Jeffrey Pierce that could be a cute otter human hybrid baby
Jeffrey Pierce what the fuck
Adorable, but I do wish it were more afraid of humans plus I don't like that it's playing with them so close to that road.
This is four good minutes of an odd otter and a couple of curious humans. I think it just wants to chase and be chased after a bit.
Acts just like a ferret. Cute.
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
before I even went in to the comments section I KNEW there would be people freaking out over this video....I was right >< For the road issue, I think that we human beings don't give enough credit to animals. Otters are not stupid and I doubt it will go onto the road....I can't say the same for porcupines though :| (But I think porcupines are smart in their own way, just not road safety)
Yes, but people are jerks. Someone ran my cat over on purpose; and my cat would wait until there was no cars, and look both ways.
If only we could have encounters like this all the time... If humans weren't so dangerous to wildlife, we could be friends.
He's so cute! I want one as a pet and they're so precious little guys!
Play with him!
lol i would have got down on the ground and rolled around with it lol!
JMac7.3Diesel: until he jumped at ya and bit off a chunk of your nose! Hehe
That is otter ridiculously cute
This made my day! Humans interacting with nature, without a cage! Yay!😆
I guess you can't watch any animal video withouth someone commeting about the highway (in this case scenario) and how people are stupid blah blaaah.....
Thanks for uploading and filming this video to the guy and lady :-)
Because an animal would never possibly go in to the road without people luring him there. Its not like you ever see dead animals in the road in the middle of nowhere.
U mean otter plays like an otter lol
Otter acting more like a ferret than a dog but still adorable.
It liked her because her high pitched laugh 😂
At 0:56 is she asking the otter if it can smell her kitty. Common sense tells me she likely to have cats at home but Internet has warped my mind.
I wonder do they realise that an otter has a bite powerful enough to take of a finger, just ask Terry Nutkins who lost one of his digits to a sea otter.
yes so we should live in fear. good logic.
achilles freeman YES!!! Fear the otter ha ha ha. No, it was merely an observation, from afar, not a public service announcement.
Andrew MRQ True sir...
Andrew MRQ The operative word there is "pet". This otter is not a pet, it's a wild animal.
***** Thanks for the correction. I presumed it was a sea otter, but to be honest I'm no expert.
That otter is a savage😂😂
No
This fish weasel is adorable
They should toss a tennis ball to that little guy.
plot twist, the woman dies of rabies
Some twist that iz
Waseem Haddad That's pretty good
What if..she didn't have rabies, but was a werewolf..from the future?
Werewolf from the future dun duuun duuuuuuuun
Not every wild animal has rabies, jesus christ!
What a happy little soul he/she is!!
All three of you are so well natured.
I am genuinely curious as to what made this otter act like this. Was there food behind the camera or is it actually tame or something because this is not how any wild animal acts around humans.
If it is an adult I would suspect it was trying to distract these people away from babies or its home. It looks like play but it wasn't play I would bet on it.
Janet Burke He was definitly playing. If he considered the people a threat, he wouldn't have rolled over on his back
Otters are very territorial. I agree, it may look like play, but I think it's just trying to protect it's turf.
By rolling over onto its back?
I'm quite curious also. Probably fed in the past. Maybe it had pups in the drainage element, since it markedly checked that direction a couple of times.
He should be afraid of humans. And you are teaching him to not be afraid of the cars on the highway
clearly. because they might as well have given it the hole home tour to teach it that burglary is cool too
Quiet hippie!!
nowvoyagerNE i would say typo but im not a liar xD
AvntXardE Yeah, I would suggest maybe just running over their feet to tell them cars are dangerous. Maybe shooting them in the legs, or hitting them with other objects like how you're saying to. That will teach them! I'm glad people can't see sarcasm...
Yeah, except he appears to live in a stream RIGHT NEXT TO THE ROAD. Otters are very smart. I'm sure if he didn't know how to keep himself safe near the roadside, he'd be dead already.
I seen one here in Detroit; I was walking with this girl one night to the gas station, and we came across this weasel looking thing I thought it was a wolverine at first but now that I realize what I saw that night on August 24-29 one of them, it was a river otter!!
This is the way to start the morning otters are so adorable he loves the lady he see she beautiful heart his in the mood of making new friends 👫.
I would've scared the otter away really. It's dangerous for the otter to not associate humans with danger. What happens when the same otter approaches a hunter?
It's illegal to hunt otters in most states. Don't quote me on that though.
It's illegal to *hunt* --otters-- in most states
FTFY
Who the hell hunts an otter?
taco turtles ikr
Considering they have a waterproof coat, I could see why it would be hunted. Besides, humans are known for killing anything they see anyway.
Otters are pretty aggressive and have super strong jaws. She's lucky he wasn't attacking more.
Quite the contrary, they're pretty shy. This one was very clearly playing, if he was really being aggressive he would have bitten hard instead of those soft little play nips.
***** Where was this?
***** Spotted-necked or Clawless? Also, how did this rancher come to get this Otter?
***** Ouch and awww. Does the rancher still have him?
Awww
What a Blessing this is for you to have a wild animal take to you like this. I wonder if this little critter lost his family, because he seems to be the only otter around there, which is unusual. I think he was totally trying to get you to get in the water and play with him like his otter family would do. I would totally love to be you in this video. What an amazing interaction you had with such a fun filled critter. I love it.
what a cute otter.... but, what a sad and dangerous place. Lots of Otters must be becoming roadkill at that place.
It looks like a slow road and it's only one lane. The otter should be fine.
If you find one r u allowed to keep it?sorry in stupid
+Actingarrr Depends on what state you live in. Some states will allow you to keep a small wild animal as a pet as long as it gets its shots, while others will require you to get an "exotic pet license" for the animal you want to keep. And then of course, there's the states that won't allow you to own any undomesticated animals at all. You would have to check your local state's laws regarding exotic pets.
I googled it but nothing came up I live in NY so do you know by any chance?
Jenna Marbles brought me here.
Me too!
Aw! What a sweetie! xD
That's one happy otter :) Probably hand reared as a baby and used to human contact :)
We rescued an otter here where I live (northern norway) and he lives in a park now with 2 females, and is happy :) He used to act JUST like that, playing goofball around like that, a mix of a crazy playfull cat and dog! :D and the biting issent hard, just playbiting, it hurts but it dossent scrach the skin..