Video: Otter Plays the Piano! June 16. 2009

This has to fall into the "Now, I've seen everything" category!

From the Monterey Aquarium: Dua, one of four Asian small-clawed otters at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, has learned to play the piano as a behind-the-scenes “enrichment.” Our husbandry staff created this activity to give Dua something interesting to do, extend his feeding time and make use of his incredible dexterity—a trait he shares with others of his species.

Click here to read more at Sea Notes, the Monterey Bay Aquarium blog


Peterin Otter Videos   Tuesday, June 16. 2009 @ 00:43
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Video: Otter Piano Duet
You might remember the video of Dua the otter playing the piano but this is the first otter duet I've seen!From the Monterey Bay Aquarium: Asian small-clawed otters play a piano duet as a behind-the-scenes enrichment at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Broth
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Oh my gosh! I want a piano-playin' otter!
#1 Jimbeaux on 2009-06-17 20:16 (Reply)
I wish he would join my band!
#1.1 Peter (Homepage) on 2009-06-26 22:22 (Reply)
You keep interupting him!

Let him play!
#2 Anonymous on 2009-06-26 01:00 (Reply)
I wonder how long the otter would play if left on his own?
#2.1 Peter (Homepage) on 2009-06-26 22:23 (Reply)
Awww....squish!!
#3 Elaine on 2009-06-26 09:36 (Reply)
Awesome!! I was laughing soooo hard! Does the otter play any longer than that?
#4 Missy on 2009-06-26 12:29 (Reply)
That Otter knows how to 'play' for treats! One cool otter, indeed! :-)
#5 Arlie on 2009-06-26 14:39 (Reply)
I do the same when I play at a restaurant and only get a free meal. :-)
#5.1 Peter (Homepage) on 2009-06-26 22:23 (Reply)
Cool I think can be smart then use
#6 rosemarytwigg on 2009-06-28 00:58 (Reply)
Fascinating! I wonder if I could teach my rat to do that. :-D
#7 Margaret on 2009-06-30 12:19 (Reply)
Maybe? Put some peanut butter on the keys?
#7.1 Peter (Homepage) on 2009-07-07 23:58 (Reply)

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