[Consolidation] Singapore Otters

[Kxbc]

19 minutes ago, Silver_blade said:

My estate was also visited by the otters several times and I wonder if there was really a need to test and treat the water every time they swim the pools. I agree they should have the water tested for the 1st couple of times just to understand if the water was contaminated. But once you know it it is not....then a test will do...no need to treat. I also suggested they keep longkang fish instead of the expensive koi...cos they will either eaten by otters in large numbers or hawks and occasionally monitor lizard, etc. Some ppl just make over reacted. I have come across these otters several times and they are ok if you give them space and leave them alone...just like when you cross path with other wildlife eg cobra, etc.

they scared otter pee tastes different from human pee? 🤪

[serenade]

1 hour ago, Kxbc said:

they scared otter pee tastes different from human pee? 🤪

Pee is not so bad. They poo poo in the pool.  The pool cleaner have extra work to mop up the poo. And then test water for parasites that can withstand chlorine

[kobayashiGT]

Lorong Halus otter pup with polite smile looks like polite cat meme

source: https://mothership.sg/2021/07/polite-otter-pup/

Social media addicts will be familiar with this cat named Ollie that is more well-known as the polite cat meme:

Guess what? It appears now that Singapore has its own version of the polite cat meme, in the form of a polite otter pup.

Polite otter pup

The polite otter pup is from the Halus family, also known as Smiley, according to the otter watchers:

The otter pup appeared well-behaved as it rested next to its po-faced parent.

Looking straight into the camera, it gave a polite smile.

Similarity index: 96.69%

More about the Halus family

The photo of this polite otter pup was shared by the Ottercity, as part of an album introducing the Halus family.

The Halus family was first sighted at the iconic Lorong Halus red bridge.

They have been sighted in northeast Singapore, along Serangoon River, since 2011.

While they've made Serangoon River their home for 10 years, their shy and nervous nature has made them harder to spot, especially with the dense vegetation in the vicinity.

Being territorial creatures, this otter family dominates the water channels in the northeast from Hougang to Punggol.

So if you spot any otters along the waterway, it could very well be them.

Here's a more recent photo of Smiley, who was observed to remain polite-looking.

While the smooth-coated otters made a successful comeback in Singapore and have received much fanfare, the species' population globally is on the decline.

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species, this species is considered to be "Vulnerable".

You can read about the Halus family in this post:

 

 

 

[kobayashiGT]

Botanic Gardens Otter Pups Look Afraid Of Water, Reminds Us Of Our Young Selves

source: https://mustsharenews.com/otter-pups-water/

Fearful Otter Pups Get Coaxed & Dragged Into Water By Parents

Otters have become the unofficial mascot of Singapore, adored for their playful antics.

On Wednesday (9 Sep), Ottercity, a page that shares about Singapore otters, posted an adorable video of an otter family at Botanic Gardens.

The video showed some otter pups being coaxed into the water by their parents.

It captured netizens’ hearts and went viral, reminding many of their younger selves.

Otter pups afraid to jump into water

We often see otters adeptly swimming and gliding smoothly in waters. But just like us hoomans, they actually need time and guidance to learn to do so.

In Ottercity’s video, the otter family was seen at Swan Lake in Botanic Gardens.

Some of the otters immediately took the plunge into the waters while others hung back.

After some hesitation, more followed suit, jumping into the waters, leaving what appears to be 5 of the younger otter pups and an otter parent on land.

The otter parent tried to rally the pups as they ventured further inland, seemingly afraid to go into the waters.

Soon after, another otter parent came back up to land, nudging the pups slightly before jumping back in, as if showing them there’s nothing to be afraid of.

The other otter parent also made its way into the waters.

However, the pups remained on land, looking at the river fearfully.

Otter pups dragged into water by parent

The otter parent stayed by the riverside as the otter pups plucked up the courage to make the jump.

3 of the pups then leapt in, and the parent immediately checked on them.

The remaining 2 pups looked on wide-eyed, seemingly still fearing what the water holds.

But it seemed as if the otter parent had lost patience trying to assuage their fears as it swiftly jumped up, pulling the unsuspecting pup down into the water.

The lone pup left on land gazed longingly as the rest of his family played in the waters.

And it did not take long for the otter parent to come back up, bringing the fearful pup to join in the fun.

Video of otters reminds netizens of their younger selves

The video of the otter family quickly went viral, garnering over 117,000 shares at the time of writing.

Many netizens loved how adorable the otters were and how the parents cared for their young.

The scene reminded many of their own journey in learning to swim and how their parents also pushed them to do it.

This netizen added that all parents, no matter the species often have to encourage their offspring to overcome their fears.

Fascinating to see how otters care for their young ones

We often see the playful side of these creatures but it is just as fascinating to see how they look out for one another, just as we do.

Indeed, as different as humans are from animals, there will always be a common bond we share of loving and caring for our young ones.

What do you think of the young otters learning to swim? Does it remind you of your younger self? Let us know in the comments.

 

[Tohto]

All the fishes at this pond of Botanic Garden had all gone during my recent visit. Only left the tortoises still around.

My daughters used to bring along some bread to feed the fish there when they are still little girl.

Edited September 10, 2021 by Tohto

[Fcw75]

Bloody water rats. Too many of them.

Stop f**king so much you rats!

Edited September 10, 2021 by Fcw75

[13177]

Omg! 😅

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/visitor-singapore-botanic-gardens-bitten-26-times-otters-such-incidents-rare-says-gardens-1765791

[Fcw75]

1 hour ago, 13177 said:

Omg! 😅

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/visitor-singapore-botanic-gardens-bitten-26-times-otters-such-incidents-rare-says-gardens-1765791

Bloody water rats. Never like them anyway.

Frankly there’s too many of them.

Got grilled otters with bbq sauce?

Edited December 8, 2021 by Fcw75

[Ender]

They are everywhere. They will come a time they will feel that we are competing for space and decide to chase us out of the island.🤣

[13177]

9 hours ago, Fcw75 said:

Bloody water rats. Never like them anyway.

Frankly there’s too many of them.

Got grilled otters with bbq sauce?

Their meat doesn’t seem to be nice to eat le?! 😂

[Tohto]

10 hours ago, 13177 said:

Omg! 😅

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/visitor-singapore-botanic-gardens-bitten-26-times-otters-such-incidents-rare-says-gardens-1765791

Wild animals are wild, no matters otters, monkeys, wild boars.. always keep a distance away.

Some people will think they are cute and getting too close. When people get too close, those animals with babies around may feel threatened, thus attack.

If you live in a kampong before,  getting too close to a mother hen with young baby chicks, the mother hens will also attack to protect her baby.

Animals are animals, leave them alone and stay a distance when really want to watch them.

Edited December 9, 2021 by Tohto

[Beregond]

10 hours ago, 13177 said:

Omg! 😅

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/visitor-singapore-botanic-gardens-bitten-26-times-otters-such-incidents-rare-says-gardens-1765791

this guy is a big adult.

imagine this happen to a small kid.

[Mustank]

10 hours ago, 13177 said:

Omg! 😅

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/visitor-singapore-botanic-gardens-bitten-26-times-otters-such-incidents-rare-says-gardens-1765791

Their boss the beastmaster donno go where Liao so now anyhow

[Fcw75]

28 minutes ago, Tohto said:

Wild animals are wild, no matters otters, monkeys, wild boars.. always keep a distance away.

Some people will think they are cute and getting too close. When people get too close, those animals with babies around may feel threatened, thus attack.

If you live in a kampong before,  getting too close to a mother hen with young baby chicks, the mother hens will also attack to protect her baby.

Animals are animals, leave them alone and stay a distance when really want to watch them.

This bugger is innocent leh…haha. The runner who irritated the otters ran off liao.

Edited December 9, 2021 by Fcw75

[Kklim]

Saw an adult pair in Lor Chencharu. Aquarium boss said there's tilapia in the longkang there. 

[Fcw75]

36 minutes ago, 13177 said:

Their meat doesn’t seem to be nice to eat le?! 😂

Must ask those ah tiongs to try. They eat anything. 

烧烤水獭。

 

[Beregond]

1 minute ago, Fcw75 said:

This bugger is innocent leh…haha. The runner who irritated the otters ran off liao.

i alway feel we show too much favouritism to otter compare to other wild animals.

 

[Fcw75]

1 minute ago, Beregond said:

i alway feel we show too much favouritism to otter compare to other wild animals.

 

I feel so too, just because they have a cuter face. But to me they are still water rats.