SukritiMore Dangerous Than They Look
One of the scientists told about otters that they are “powerful enough to crush shellfish, they are more than capable of taking fingers and toes. Animals can also transmit diseases to people.” Now staying away from them is one good thing everyone should do.
Curiosity Killed The…
In case, you think these warnings are not relevant, then you really need to know that otters are still endangered but they have also shown improvement in their numbers in the last years. And now they are becoming more curious about humans than ever before. Previously, otters preferred to stay in their own area now just like our today’s hero otter, many times otters have shown their curious nature when they come close to humans.
Human Vs Otter
People have been alert about otters and have raised complaints in the past when they have seen an otter in the nearby areas as they are scared of them coming close to their kids and family. While otters too have started popping to the shores much more than before.
Keep Your Distance
After all the previous incidents that have taken place in the past, it is suggested to stay away from them. People like John, try to be daring and end up getting hurt. John and the cameraman and the rest of the people were lucky but most of the people aren’t.
A Keystone Species
Sea otters are also known as the Keystone Species. Which means they are very important to keep our environment balanced. Otters’ diet include sea urchins which are harmful to the ocean kelp if spread. Thanks to otters, kelps grow faster.
A Knock On Effect
Sea otters simply live on lobsters and crabs. If sea otters go extinct, this will stop food production for enormous fish species. Again causing a big disbalance in the sea world. This will directly impact the bigger fishes in the oceans. Little otters keep the sea world maintained by their natural appetite.