Sea otters are clever animals, and like humans, they use tools to help them eat. They frequently use rocks to crack open their dinner. Scientists have observed that these animals often have favorite rocks, keeping them for long periods of time. What they aren’t known to do, however, is show them off. But that appears to be exactly what this otter did when she swam up to a dock to greet a fisherman and show him her favorite rock.
She holds her smooth pebble in her paws and drops it in front of him on the dock.
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The fisherman chuckles as he turns the rock over in his hands, noting its smooth surface and perfect shape. It’s clear this little otter has chosen her treasure carefully. He taps the rock on the dock, and after a moment, she eagerly reaches for it again, scooping it up in her paws as if to say, Alright, you’ve had your turn!
With her prized possession back where it belongs, she gives the fisherman one last curious look before swimming away.
It’s a rare and delightful moment that offers a glimpse into the playful, intelligent nature of sea otters. Whether she was simply showing off or planning to hop onto the dock but left her rock behind for safekeeping, one thing is certain: she left the fisherman with a story to tell and a newfound appreciation for the charm of these remarkable animals.
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