When I think of smart animals, I don't naturally think of an otter. I'm sure they're smart enough, but compared to dolphins or monkeys, they didn't seem to compare. But then I saw this video, and my opinion has now completely changed!
This video is so impressive I almost want to think it's fake! The way this otter is playing with this rock not only makes him seem incredibly smart, but he moves it around almost like a human magician would! His coordination is better than most people I know! What do you think, could this just be some good editing? Or does this seem real to you?
I'm not always the biggest fan of zoos, mostly because I think it's unnatural for animals to run around in cages and not have the kind of simulation they were born for, but this video makes me think we should take another look at otters in the wild – they might just be a lot smarter than we give them credit for!
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