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What a Pair: Baby Otters Welcomed in New Zealand
A pair of snuggly baby Asian otters were welcomed into the world last month in New Zealand and made their public debut yesterday at the Auckland Zoo. The babies are still very wiggly and clumsy (being too young for much coordination), and are small enough to fit in your hand! I used to have a baby otter toy when I was younger but thinking back, I realize my toy was nothing compared to the cuteness of the real thing!
Too Cute For Words!
It’s time to get clever! A picture is worth a thousand words, but those messages vary from person to person. I think this group of otters look like they're watching something pretty special or maybe about to stage a revolt at the zoo — what do you think?
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The Scoop: Deadly Cat Poop for Sea Otters
While not many of you were instantly on board with composting dog poop, I thought I'd mention some important information for those feline owners. A common parasite that kitties can get is actually very deadly to wildlife, like these adoro sea otters, when cat litter is not properly disposed! Cat feces can contain Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that commonly gets into feline systems from eating infected rodents, birds, or other small animals.
Creature Features: Sea Otters
We already know that kitty poo is bad for these sea faring guys, but what else do you know about them, other than they are totally cute?
Take my quiz about the sea otter – hey, you may learn something!
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Out and About: Virginia's Peaks of Otter
One of my favorite drives – second only to California's Highway 1 – is the meandering trail down the Blue Ridge Parkway. This path totals 469 miles from Shenandoah National Park in northern Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina.
Dogs are welcomed on over 100 of the trails along the way, and the walks can vary from casual strolls over mostly flat ground to demanding hikes up mountain summits.
Results: You Made It Quotable!
Great job captioning this silly photo! You made it quotable with these clever ideas:
- After the success of "Meerkat Manor" the otters decided they must film their own "Otter Mansion"! — flyingroo
- You otter take the picture while we're young!
Five Fun Zoo Cams to Keep You Occupied!
I looooove webcams, and I've got some time to kill before the Fourth of July fun gets started. If you're also sitting around waiting for the food to be grilled, now's a great time to check out some live zoo action. To be fair, I've included a variety of creatures as well as three cams with baby animals .
Out and About: Tennessee's Radnor Lake
Nestled in the Overton Hills, the beautiful sanctuary of Radnor Lake is a great escape in urban Nashville. The 747 acres of land were preserved in 1973 as Tennessee's first natural area and protected ecosystem. The lake area often offers close-up glimpses of herons, turtles, and deer just to name a few — and is a popular spot for nature studies from local university researchers.
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