Wildlife Wednesday 01/01/2025

Happy #WildlifeWednesday! We are sliding into the new year like a North American river otter!

Very social and undisputedly adorable, otters are renowned for their playful nature. A group of otters is even called a “romp.” Some ways that river otters play include:

*Wrestling with each other, both on land and in the water.

*Chasing each other, especially targeting the long furry tails of their companions.

*Collecting rocks and other objects to toss and carry around.

*Rolling, both on land and submerged underwater.

*Burrowing and tunneling through large snow drifts.

*And, most famously, sliding long distances on their bellies, over ice and snow and down muddy hillsides and river banks.

Playtime strengthens otters’ social bonds, allows them to practice maneuverability, fine tunes their hunting techniques, and is also just plain fun.

So channel your inner river otter and dive into 2025 with a sense of wonder and playfulness!