SukritiA Step too Far?
People have admired the video and experts have criticised the easy-going behavior of John. They have warned that people should be more alert and in straight words, stay away from otters. As per Tessa Danelesko, a mammal expert at the Vancouver Aquarium “they can behave unpredictably.”
A Truly Rare Sighting
As per the San Diego Zoo, sea otters “rarely come to shore”, ie, it is not at all easy to see an otter on the shores. They are normally used to resting, eating and grooming on the water itself. Researchers said there could be a weird reason behind this otter’s behavior.
Missing A Company
The amusing explanation behind this whole scenario is that the otter might have been away from his fellow mates for quite a while. Staying alone is not an otter’s thing and that’s the reason why he might have looked towards John for a bit of comfort.
A Horrible Threat
The number of otters has been decreasing at a rapid speed. They’ve been in the endangered species category for quite a while now. Global warming isn’t the only reason, human hunters are also one big reason for their population going down. Even the oil spills harm them and most of the times they are unable to breathe and eventually die.
Getting Up Close And Personal
Nowadays, scientists are trying to know more about otters by using drones. It not only helps in estimating their numbers but also gives a deeper look in there living methods. There are several organizations that are completely dedicated to these animals’ research work.
With Stunning Results
As the awareness about their numbers has been raised, many organizations collect funds to save the endangered species. People get known to their playful nature in the zoos and rest don’t even know that they exist. But these animals are one of their own kind. Saving them isn’t only necessary on an ethical level but also because they are important for our environment too.