that I have never seen a living creature that just enjoys being alive and relishes each and every day more than the River Otter. This little powerhouse uses every day to the fullest, with the family being in the center of everything they do. Click the image to enlarge.
Family is everything….
Whether playfully roughhousing with each other or chasing down the morning meal, the Otters seem to love every minute of it.
Formal portrait session!
Otters are very social and affectionate animals, whether nuzzling each other during a break in the hunt, or gathering with the rest of the family.
If you get a chance to observe them often enough you will see that they have personalities of their own. Some enjoy a good game of roughhouse while the others prefer the quiet family time more. (probably the parents!)
The problem with observing them on a regular basis is just finding them! They go where they want, when they want, and with who they want. So just seeing them is a thrill. I have been very fortunate in the last 2 or 3 years to have several encounters with them, and they make my day every time. The more time you can spend in their neighborhood, the better chance you have of seeing them and the obvious joy they get from each other. I can think of no better way to spend a day. Creatures like this are the reason I do what I do……
My BFF!!!!
Enjoying a joke on the community log…..
If you happen to see them, tell ‘em that I sent you!
