2 Otters Bust Out of Green Bay Zoo During Winter Storm Like Escape Convicts
Watching the evening news can really be depressing and even cause anxiety for some. There's not usually a whole lot of "good" news, but every now and then, we come across something that makes us smile. This video of two otters busting out of the Green Bay Zoo during a winter storm shared by CTV News is one of those videos!
CTV news showed security camera footage of the otters high tailing it out of the zoo. Make sure your sound is on because the song playing along with the footage is perfect!
CTV News says the otters are 'still at large' and that Zoo staff are asking local residents to report any sightings of the duo. As you can imagine, viewers left some pretty funny comments about the security footage of the escaped convicts.
Commenter @Luca laughed, "“At large” like the commuted a crime LOL! They cute though!" @caity.caity said, "Smile and wave, boys. Just smile and wave!"
@goog pointed out, "They’re practically masters of escape - they didn’t leave any suspiciously otter-shaped tracks or anything!" and @ya mama got more than 16 thousand likes when they suggested, "Just follow the suspiciously otter shaped snow trail..." And the funny comments wouldn't be complete without at least one dad joke; @CS joked, "An otterly perfect escape!"
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Can River Otter Live in the Snow?
River otters make their homes near lakes, rivers, swamps, and estuaries. They can also live in the snow like these two escapees, thanks to their thick fur, which equips them to thrive in cold, snowy environments. They have two layers of fur that allow them to maintain a layer of warm air close to their bodies; it effectively acts as a natural winter coat!
River otters actually enjoy the snow and have been spotted sledding down hills on their bellies and taking part in other snowy antics. Sure, it's fun to watch, but it also has a purpose; Enviro Literacy explains that "the act of rolling and playing in the snow can help fluff their fur, improving its insulating properties by trapping air."
Though otters spend most of their time on land, they do head to the water to hunt for food, even in freezing temperatures. They can swim at speeds of up to six or seven miles per hour, remain submerged for up to two minutes, and can hold their breath for up to eight minutes. This allows them to hunt for fish and other aquatic prey like fish, crabs, worms, and frogs, even under the ice!