Cute Otters

Yup, they terrorized Petaluma, California with their unbelievable cuteness! Thanks to Linda for sending me this story!

From the Press Democrat: Two little river otters went on a weekend tear in Petaluma, stopping at Mario & John's Tavern and an auto parts store, but are now under the protective care of Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue.
On Friday night, some good Samaritans apparently moved three baby otters near the Petaluma River to a quiet creek area.
"We had a call on our hot line saying three little otters were found and moved to a better place for them. Next thing we know, we have a call from five miles downstream that two otters are running around this neighborhood," said Doris Duncan, Wildlife Rescue's executive director.
The furry pair, estimated to be about 2 months old and each about as big as a shoe box, thumped across several porches, diving under fences as humans approached.

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Jill just sent me some pictures taken at the Texas State Aquarium.

Jill writes: I went to the Texas State Aquarium for my birthday this year and the Otters stole my heart! I was really sad that I hadn't figured out how to make videos with my camera because there was one who was absolutely flirting with me, doing this boom-chicka-wow-wow dance in front of the glass in front of me. It's worth a visit just to see the River Otters but there are also dolphins, turtles, lots of fish and a stingray petting pool.

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Ruby just visited Sea World and caught an almost 1 year-old Abby during feeding time sucking on an "otter pop" (seafood frozen into a chunk of ice).

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"Zzzzzzzzzzz, *snort*, Zzzzzzzzzz". Thanks to Mike Baird for this great photo.

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Who are you and why did you start this site?

My name is Peter and I've always liked otters. I found myself collecting pictures of otters for years and I decided to share them with anyone interested. Since I live in California, I thought it was also important to let people know about the endangered sea otter.

What can I do to help the sea otter?

If you're a California resident, you can donate money on your tax form. Visit Friends of the Sea Otter or Defenders of Wildlife for other ways to help the otter.

Where can I see otters near me?

I'm working on a guide to all of the zoos and parks where you can see otters. Look for it soon!

How can I submit pictures or video?

Just e-mail me at peter@cuteotters.com with the following: the picture in JPG or other format with the location of the photo and any story and information you can provide. In addition to your picture, I'd love to hear the story behind your picture. Also, if you have any personal or business website you'd like me to add to your submission, I'd be happy to link to it.

Do you make a lot of money with your site?

No. With the traffic and effort it takes to run the site, I end up losing money on it. Probably the only animal website that's profitable is the best animal site ever, Cute Overload.

How can I submit a question for the FAQ?

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