Otter vs. Coyote April 11. 2008


"Ha, you missed me!"

What happens when a hungry coyote tries to go after an otter? The otter toys with and teases the coyote until he leaves. Is this a case of "otter humiliation"? Thanks to Ian for sharing these pictures and story with us.

Ian Gethings writes: This sequence of shots shows the interaction between an Otter and a Coyote that I was privileged enough to witness. It’s taking place in West Thumb, Yellowstone. The nearby geothermal activity keeps the surface of Yellowstone lake ice free in some places. The otter takes advantage of the holes in the ice to allow it easy access to dive for fish. The Coyote is hoping for an easy meal by harassing the Otter into dropping any fish that it has caught. This Otter was way too smart for this and teased and taunted the Coyote for about 10 minutes before the Coyote eventually gave up and left.

Click here to read the rest of this story on Ian's Flickr page


"C'mon in, I dare ya!"


Peterin Otter Pictures   Friday, April 11. 2008 @ 23:54
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Run otter, run!
#1 Holy Cuteness (Homepage) on 2008-04-12 07:12 (Reply)
I've read this story on Flickr, and I just looovvve it!! especially the last shot of him lookin' all wistfull...there's a great youtube vid called coyote vs otter, or vice versa, and shows a small group of otters curious about a coyote, but they just get bored with it after a minute and start playing amongst themselves instead, captures the same dynamic as this story. gotta admire their fearless and inquisitive nature! also search animal planet's website-there's a clip about river otters messing w/ crocodiles, literally "dancing on their backs", cuz, you know, they can!
#2 Laylo on 2008-04-13 00:46 (Reply)
I was able to see the original story on Nova or was it National Geographic a long time ago. I have it on tape and eventually will get it on DVD! I love seeing those otters in the snow! Is this a new set of pictures then?
#3 Madame RiverOtter on 2008-04-14 17:12 (Reply)

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