** OTTER PUPS SWIMMING LESSON ** As promised here are the otter pups going out for a first swim a couple of weeks ago. It can look a little rough at times, as mum and dad like to ‘dunk’ them in the water, but they soon get the hang of it and then there is no stopping them. So we are expecting lots of fun and mischief from our expanded otter family this summer. Turn up the volume so you can here them 👂 Video clip by Director Alison #loveotterpups | Paradise Park

Allevate on Instagram: "Baby otters, often called pups, are among the most adorable and captivating creatures in the animal world. Covered in soft, dense fur that keeps them warm, they rely completely on their mothers for safety and care during the first months of life. A newborn otter can’t swim right away, so the mother floats with her pup on her belly, grooming it and teaching it how to navigate the water. This gentle bond between mother and pup is one of nature’s sweetest sights. Otter pups

Puiuțele de vidră se joacă și mușcă Otter pups playing and byting | Veni, vidi, VIDRE

Sea Otter | Oceana