Watch a Sea Otter Pup Eat Snacks
Feb. 4th, 2026 11:00 amVia VAMMRS, which writes, “Take a break and have a snack with Tofino the sea otter pup.”
Via VAMMRS, which writes, “Take a break and have a snack with Tofino the sea otter pup.”
Hi all!
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Via Alaska SeaLife Center, which writes:
Un’a is proving to be one tough (and smart!) little otter. Despite her rare arm injury that she had when admitted, she shows minimal signs of discomfort and is staying active and curious.
Our veterinary and animal care teams continue to monitor her closely and support her healing with gentle physical therapy (more on this soon!). Luckily for Un’a, floating is a natural part of her day, which helps keep weight off her arm.
An injury like this would have been a serious challenge in the wild, but with a little extra care, she is not letting anything slow her down.
Via Oregon Zoo, which writes:
It's a clam clamboree!
Sea otters like Juno and Sushi use rocks as tools to crack open shellfish and eat the meat inside. Otterly clever!
Sorry, Nazis are from Germany under Adolf Hitler, what we have here is Sparkling Fascists.
Photo by Senior Animal Care Specialist Kelli, via Seattle Aquarium
Via VAMMRS, which says that this is “a little throwback to the fluffiest baby Luna!”