I don't think the deer gets the whole "show your belly" submissive thing.

@NichoTBE

3 жыл бұрын

to be fair, the deer would likely try to leave if it really feared the otter, deer are just naturally skittish animals, and the mother was just concerned with protecting its babies instead of playing, which is why she kept putting herself between the otter and the fawns.

@andydufresnefromshawshank5866

2 жыл бұрын

They’re dumb animals that’s why

@Jal5555

Жыл бұрын

I think the deer understood the submissive thing, but deer still always going to be skittish

@ethribin4188

9 ай бұрын

The otter isnt doing a submissive pose. He's inviting to play. Otters are very hands on with play and exploration. Literaly. They front paws are very hand like. But unlike us, the have them stuck under their body. Thus to reach for someone, especially someone bigger, they have to roll over. Which is what this otter does. Him flopping to the side like that is basically like you offering your open hand to a horse to sniff and nip at before rubbing its nose with the same hand.

Otter: "Be a deer and rub my belly, will you?" Deer: "Maybe you otter leave."

@sahdogwrangler5594

4 жыл бұрын

Best comment ever

@LindsAyWithAttitude

4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@rondacarrington4306

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha!!!😂🤣😂

@81wwwolf

4 жыл бұрын

Dad? Is that you?

@gailremp3628

4 жыл бұрын

That is so bad, it's good. Thanks.

Over and over the otter rolls on it's back, clearly pleading for the deer to play with it and showing it's not a threat. So cute and playful! Ahh, come on and play...

The otter must have had deer friends before.. so special to have been able to catch that on camera

Just love how that otter is all about cuddles and snuggles. Wanna give him some belly rubs awww 😍

The otter is so pro social he's willing to play across species barriers! Showing his underside as a sign he's no threat. VERY cute :)

@loganthesaint

4 жыл бұрын

ArchaeoDesigns they also rape

@grizzlygrizzle

4 жыл бұрын

I suspect that the otter had previously had some experience playing with dogs.

@mypetcrow9873

4 жыл бұрын

Travis Bohanan Sad but true! Little know fact. Then they usually kill the baby seal.

@tamradawn1732

4 жыл бұрын

ArchaeoDesigns Yes!! SOOO cute. Totally adorable

@froggydoodle808

4 жыл бұрын

@@grizzlygrizzle I wonder if any animal behaviorists have weighed in on this video. To me it's super obvious that the otter has had some prior playful interaction with either domesticated dogs, wild canid puppies, or some other non-otter species; otherwise he would have given up after the first dozen play solicitations were rejected by the doe. I'm also guessing that otter play styles are similar to dogs' -- he keeps soliciting play with the "here's my tummy" move, and if she takes even a single step toward him, he pops up and yells "Now we chase!" and runs away. I think if he put in enough time, he'd eventually train her to chase him, but she seems like a slow learner. We can't all be as smart as otters!

Otter: What part of "rub my belly" is confusing? Deer: ALL OF IT!!!!

@kylaletlough1451

4 жыл бұрын

Lol! Hilarious 🤣

@conradb7200

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@davidg4595

4 жыл бұрын

Otters are tough as hell-This one is good natured but they easily kill dogs twice their size. Mom knows

@sahdogwrangler5594

4 жыл бұрын

Too funny!!! 🤣😂

@pseudotasuki

4 жыл бұрын

The otter doesn’t necessarily want belly rubs. By rolling on its back and displaying its vulnerable belly it’s saying “I’m friendly”. The doe seems to understand that, but isn’t interested in playing.

I love the otter's submissive "fall-over roll" as it's trying to convince the mama to let her fawn come play. "I am *OTTER!* watch me *ROLL!*

mom was like, "dude! I just finished giving my kids the 'don't do drugs' speech and then you show up"

@anthonydesroches785

4 жыл бұрын

Hulirius

Otter: "RUB MAH BELLEH!!" Fawns: "Mom, what is that strange creature doing?" Doe: "Don't stare kids, it's rude."

Aww. Otters are playful critters. He’s just saying oh hey, Hi, what’s up, whatcha all doin’? Showing his belly to let them know his intentions are good.

What a blessing to have beautiful creatures in your yard. Life is Good.

@vaughngenchi124

4 жыл бұрын

Robin Maybe not so good when you witness that otter tearing open the belly of that baby deer!

@billyc768

3 жыл бұрын

@@vaughngenchi124 That otter wasn't gonna do shit to those fawns.

Otter rolls on back, which is a submissive pose, to show the deer that he's no threat. Sweet

@conradb7200

4 жыл бұрын

I think mom was wondering if this 'big rat' got into some loco-weed.🤣

@KingDuken

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think the mother deer is understanding its intention.

@SquirrelThis

4 жыл бұрын

@@KingDuken Actually I am starting to think the mother deer very much understood it's intentions. I mean I know not everything is secretly sinister but if I was ever unsure I'd ALWAYS trust a mothers gut, and she doesn't drop her guard for a second (they are over protective for a reason) 😬

@grizzlygrizzle

4 жыл бұрын

The deer are more like vermin than otters. Disease vectors. Anyone who has had Lyme Disease understands. Otters? Smart and playful.

@AbsentWithoutLeaving

4 жыл бұрын

christina - OR...otter rolls on back, which is a submissive pose, to make mama think he's no threat and she can let him play with her babies, he won't eat them, no, no, never! Happily, we'll never have to find out which is correct!

An otter is a relative of the weasel -- an apex predator...smart and tough. Mama deer sees through its cute antics, through. A beautiful video.

@gillianlemire5927

Жыл бұрын

Intense hunters that when in a group can take down much larger threats, or prey.

@jeremypreston5009

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it saw those fawns as a potential snack

Aww, this video should have been named "Adorable otter TRIES to play and make friends with baby deer."

4 жыл бұрын

MiaMore Exactly what I was thinking.

@marthajane6596

4 жыл бұрын

@MiaMore Or, mama deer is dubious of cat like otter and keeps him at bay.

@jamesmut3117

4 жыл бұрын

i smell diner

@sahdogwrangler5594

4 жыл бұрын

Really!! I felt sorry for the mom, that crazy otter was scaring her & she obviously was trying to keep her babies safe as she kept putting her self between them. Too busy trying to survive for shenanigans!!!

@Kisharha

4 жыл бұрын

@@sahdogwrangler5594 Reminds me more of the way polecats will jump around and play cute in order to get close enough to a confused rabbit to grab it by the throat. I'm not convinced it wanted to play, mama deer might have been right to be nervous. And she def was, nosing the babies to her other side, staying between them and swishing that tail like that.

Otter: "C'mon! Let's play!" Deer: "Don't talk to me or my children ever again."

It's funny how at 1:50 one of the fawn is oblivious and wants to nurse and the mother is like "not right now, stay away from the weirdo..."

@exus2sky

6 жыл бұрын

rosesofsunshine3 lol The otter had a bit too much to drink

@nikityshka666

5 жыл бұрын

The deers the ones who looks wierdo here. Dude came to play evinced non aggressive behavior while deers just...deers... retarded a bit

@rayplays4u

5 жыл бұрын

@@nikityshka666 Repeatedly stalking and trying to outflank the mother to get to the young isn't playful. Any parent of any species would be wary.

@cherylputman7115

5 жыл бұрын

@@rayplays4u That otter was absolutely being playful and non-aggressive.. Besides, deer aren't even part of a river otter's diet..

@redddbaron

4 жыл бұрын

@@cherylputman7115 that otter was trying to trick the deer and weasel his way to lunching on the fawns. this weird play like behavior is common in the family. Especially in stoats. Watch and learn the reality of nature. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gXh5t61uo6Wbpqg.html

Honestly, I cannot get over the little otter belly.

@oliverburke

6 жыл бұрын

Doing like dogs do when they invite play: show their belly, underside, vulnerability. Common play gesture with some mammals, perhaps.

@theresebeavers4045

5 жыл бұрын

Cutest gesture ever, right!! 💗

@iangoldsworthy2056

4 жыл бұрын

Don't be fooled by it.

@tamradawn1732

4 жыл бұрын

I know! SOOO cute!!

@billyc768

3 жыл бұрын

@@oliverburke More likely a defensive position in anticipation of the deer possibly attacking it. I think the otter was trying to get the deer to go away.

Thank you for not spoiling this beautiful video with annoying music or human voice.

@AmyCCloverlanez

4 жыл бұрын

Amen to that!

@lass-inangeles7564

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, thank the Lord! No music is heaven!!!

@bradleychristensen9866

4 жыл бұрын

YES

@jennifersherman7052

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly!!! tyvm!!!😀

@rabbit0664

4 жыл бұрын

Second this

Only an otter can get this close to a mother doe with babies and not provoke so much as even one cautionary hoofstomp from the mother..... It almost looks like the mom was gonna play for a moment there. Pretty impressive!🦌🦡

I love how he shows his belly to the momma to show he's submissive and means no harm

@tblk3747

Жыл бұрын

Would be more like showing no threat than submissive.

@cwatson42785

Жыл бұрын

@@jessebella9322 Damn right I'm a freak!!! 😈😛😘😉

@jessebella9322

Жыл бұрын

@@cwatson42785 loooooooool ok, you win

@jeremypreston5009

Жыл бұрын

That doesn't necessarily mean the same thing in mustelids.... I'm fairly certain the otter is trying to bully the mother away from her fawns.....

@jeremypreston5009

Жыл бұрын

They're known to take down larger mammals hunting in groups and even kill deer who get bogged down in snow or other rough terrain so I think it's fairly likely it wanted to take a fawn

Looks like someone was just looking for a good game of chase......so cute!

This video should be re titled "Otters attempt to play with deer goes BELLY UP" LOL.

@barbaravick5634

4 жыл бұрын

Organic Kevin Well, it certainly never played with any of the deer.

@freesian59

4 жыл бұрын

@@barbaravick5634 I was pissed that this KZreadR misleading so many people who wanted to see the otter actually playing with the baby deers. I wouldn't have watched this video if he was truthful....

@sarahowen56

4 жыл бұрын

The otter was not playing but hunting. The otter planned to make a meal of one of the fawns but their mama was not backing down! Good mama!

@freesian59

4 жыл бұрын

@@sarahowen56 Hi there! I thought otters eat only fish, shell fish, squid, Octopus...seafood, but they eat meat, too? They usually live in the water, so what animals do they hunt??

@lindajnichols1628

4 жыл бұрын

@@sarahowen56 Otters don't eat deer, dogs or humans. They eat fish, lizards, shell fish and amphibians. They will attack a mammal if they feel threatened or their pups are threatened but they won't eat a mammal. I am a state licensed wildlife rehabilitator. We have to know the diet of all our patients.

Otter so cute....wants to play so bad & the Mamma Deer is cautious but seems intrigued a bit by silly otter because she could run away with her babies but instead keeps near & watching the entertaining otter...LOL

Deers was like: "Go home otter, Your're drunk"

@nakyer

9 жыл бұрын

Jesse Salo Is that an "Animal House" reference?

@AlejandroHernandez-pg7ml

6 жыл бұрын

Jesse Salo Otter: Why don't you love me !

@djmotise

6 жыл бұрын

Jesse Salo were

@RK807

6 жыл бұрын

Jesse Salo You're right. He keeps falling over. Must have gotten into some boater's beer or something.

@amblt1

6 жыл бұрын

The plural of deer is - guess what? - Deer

Otter: PLAY WITH ME Deer: AHH GET AWAY

The otter keep trying to play and the momma deer is like "kids, stay behind me." I love the animal kingdom 💗💗💗 what a good momma deer protecting those lil ones 😊

@wendysw714

4 жыл бұрын

👍 😊

The mother is so protective, always ahead of her kids with a raised tail

In the canine world lying on your back and exposing your underside, specifically your throat, is a sign of submission. In this case with the otter perhaps a display of non-aggression. In other words "I'm here to play and be friends".

@EmoryM

6 жыл бұрын

gilmanIII That's pretty universal, it's how I met my wife.

@jimbones1916

6 жыл бұрын

deer to dumb to understand

@JesusProtects

6 жыл бұрын

gilmanIII it's like a water dog after all.

@Katya_Lastochka

6 жыл бұрын

gilmanIII Submissiom sounds like weakness when people say it that way. It's actually not. It's many times an act of wisdom and humility, which takes strength.

@vukasinmitrovic2918

6 жыл бұрын

And in the lion world lying on the back to a buffalo signals him to attack and makes it easy to get to the throat when he does.

"Come on! Rub my belly! You know you want to! See how adorable I am!" "Stay away from my children you big drunk rat!" "Rat? I'm not a rat! Now rub my belly!" "I said stay back! you should be ashamed of yourself acting that way! Humans are watching!"

@PunguinYoga

10 жыл бұрын

Ha!

@Sporkitious

9 жыл бұрын

nunya biznez That just made my day. *dies*

@Aikunle78

8 жыл бұрын

lol ..."Stay away from my children you big drunk RAT" lol

@Trakehner20

6 жыл бұрын

Haha I like your commentary!

@johnmcgarity3768

5 жыл бұрын

If they could talk you nailed it lol

I love the way the little otter sort of waddles around. The kids are dying to play with their new friend but the Mommy isn't so sure. "You otter be careful!", she says.

LOL what a character! Cutie pies, the whole gang!

the mother is protecting her babies. She always put herself beetwen the otter and her babies.

I love how the mama deer is just like, "Seriously, dude, WTF is your deal...?"

wow! See how the mother deer is intrigued but also scared. She never allows her back to be facing the otter, she always faces him/her, also she always puts herself between the otter and her fawns. Mamas of every species are such an amazing force of nature.

"Back off, water weasel!" "Hey, I just wanna play!"

Otter ONLY wants to play, REALLY adorable creatures, fun watching!💖 Such innocent precious animals!😍

Deer: “This one is definetly not like the otters”

@jrm9430

4 жыл бұрын

Hell no, BEST JOKE ALERT

@wendysw714

4 жыл бұрын

🤗😁

The otter may have been playing but mama deer was not. She’s a good mama deer. 👍

@goosewhisperer6275

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, bless her heart! She IS a very good mama. She's very protective of her babies, but didn't overreact and attack the otter.

@pauljohnlane

4 жыл бұрын

The otter looks in a playful mood but could kill the baby deer. Mum is not taking any chances.

@stevevalkos6308

4 жыл бұрын

she assesses and seems to conclude it's just a silly animal

@erkheth

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure an otter could easily kill a baby deer. Maybe it's assessing it's chances. Not judging, it's nature. But glad no1 was hurt!

@seq165432

4 жыл бұрын

Deer are really not very bright. The moose - cousin of the deer - bigger and dumber, even!

How in hell does the otter know those deers do not represent a danger? They are freaking smart little devils. 😆 Otters' intelligence is several steps ahead of deers.

The otter gets an A-1 for effort!

Lol that otter wants to play SO BAD.

@redddbaron

4 жыл бұрын

he is hunting

Oh deer, here comes my significant otter

@judireed1331

4 жыл бұрын

Good one!

@1COMODIN9

4 жыл бұрын

Rambo! You developed a sense of humor 😅

@EoinFC

4 жыл бұрын

That's weasely the best pun I've heard all week......doe I've heard better this year.

@rondacarrington4306

4 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha!!!!!😂🤣😂🤣😂

@marsfuture

4 жыл бұрын

Haha!

And who are these people with otters and deer in their backyard? What the!

@billyc768

3 жыл бұрын

IKR?

@marijncornelissens1353

3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing...Where in the world you have deer and otters at the same place?????

@pete2389

3 жыл бұрын

I saw a walrus and a rhino playing in my yard one time. Very cute uwu

@carboncomplex

3 жыл бұрын

@@marijncornelissens1353 Vancouver Island where this is filmed has the highest density deer population in North America and probably otters as well

@deanfirnatine7814

3 жыл бұрын

Life in the Northwest

Otters are so playful.

Deer "Oh Deer, this otter otta be crazy" Otter " You otta love me deer"

Mama stands in front of her fawns to protect them. Adorable!

Who has otters and deer in their garden? 😯.. Someone lucky, thats who. 🤗

@obscurelyvague

4 жыл бұрын

"Crescent31a" I wonder what vicinity this is? Maybe Florida? Of course I don't think otters are naturally in Florida. Anyone know?

@JimEast123

4 жыл бұрын

Where I live we don't have Otters but we have deer and if deer spend much time in your garden you might find mountain lions too.

@marydurham5976

4 жыл бұрын

@@obscurelyvague... Yes!!!... Florida has Lots of Deers, Otters... and Florida Panthers!!!😍🤗😉... We live on 2 1/2 acres in the Country, just a few short miles from the Beach in New Smyrna Beach!! We Happily feed our Deer's who are regulars in our front and back yard, day and night... Year round!!!😍🤗😙😉... We've seen the Otters on occasion... As we have alot of Wetlands around us!!!😍🤗😉... In fact on one Hot Fall day, I was cleaning out excess dirt from the ravine under our driveway... in my Bathing Suit!!... And as I was bent down shoveling dirt from the pipe, a very playful Otter decided to give me the fright of My Life... By sticking his cold wet nose up my rear!!!😲🤣... He was Sooo Cute and Jolly and almost seemed to be Laughing at My reaction (High pitched Scream)... Once I realized what it was, I was in Awwwe of him!!!... You could just tell he just wanted to play... Just like the one in the Video!!!😍🤗😃... All I wanted to do was catch him and Love him up!!!💖😍🤗😙😇... I could have watched an Hour of this Video... Sooo Absolutely Adorable!!!💖😍🤗😙... Anyway, the Panthers I've seen twice, one was Tan and the other Black... But most of them are Much further South!!... They have never attacked humans here... As I was told by the Fla. Fish and Wildlife Officials, to whom I reported seeing them!!!... Anyway, that's that... Sorry So long winded... I just LOVE Animals!!!💖😍🤗😙😃😉

@SykingAmerica

4 жыл бұрын

@@marydurham5976 Wait, tell us more about the otter! Did it come to you? How big was it? Did it let you get him? We need answers! Lol

@marydurham5976

4 жыл бұрын

@@SykingAmerica... Hi Wayne... He or she was a little smaller than the one in the Video... And was playing a "Catch me if you can" type game, mixed w/ a little Cat and Mouse Game!!😍🤗😙... Very Frollicy and bouncy!!!😍 And Sooo Cute and playful, like a Puppy... It would run towards me like a long lost Dog coming home... Then get just within reach... and Dart the other direction!!!.. LOL!!!🤣... This went on over an hour!!... I sat on My shirt in the grass trying to get him to come to me... even tried laying down to look less threatening... But he'd just run circles around me... just out of reach!!... Sometimes at Mach 5 speeds... Then he'd stop and collapse from exhaustion... Again... just out of reach!!😞... I could tell, He really did want to play... But he was too nervous and finally ran down the road to the Canal that leads to the Big Lake behind our Home, After a neighbor kept yelling... "Mary... What is that"!!??... And I finally had to yell back... An Otter!!... And Zoom!!!... off he went!!😞😣... Anyway, Years prior to this a friend of mine rescued a Baby Otter that had lost it's Mother (after she was hit by a car crossing the road!!😓😢... It too.. like a Puppy was Sooo Flippin' Cute!!!😍😙🤗... I played w/ him on a regular basis and they Truly are just like Puppies!!!😍... And Truly AMAZING Precious Creatures!!!😍🤗😙 Eventually she released it in the Canal behind her Home and it visited regularly and even brought her Babies to Visit!!!... We would catch bait fish, Snails, and Mussel Clams, etc... from local Lakes and put in a LG. Kiddie Pool to teach her Rescue Baby how to feed herself... And would do the same for her Babies!!!... "Sooo Cool"!!... Well, I Hope this answered All your questions... Thanks for asking... And Have a Truly Blessed Day Wayne!!!💖😃😉

Deer tells otter: "Tempting but I can't in front of my kids!"

I think this Otter wanted to play. He showed his belly to them which implies trust and that he was no threat to them. I would have played with him or at least given him a belly rub.......there aren't many otters where I live......

@princess3193

6 жыл бұрын

RuleofFive Yup I agree, I think he wanted to play...he was lonely...so cute!!...and very amazing to have gotten this on film!! What ended up happening I wonder? Did they keep on doing this for hours?? Lol...

@emordnilap4747

6 жыл бұрын

If you're willing to risk losing a hand, or catching a nasty disease. It may just want to play, but otters can be quite dangerous, it could play to roughly, or become unsure if you may be a threat.

@claymoreth

5 жыл бұрын

Excellent sentimentality. I guess here's to enjoying your bank holiday.

@cuzzindavid66

5 жыл бұрын

"....catching a nasty disease..."? what the...?

@alisalauzon6454

5 жыл бұрын

emordnilaP They can be viciose if need be.

This has the same awkwardness as when a slightly slushed bloke approach a group of women he doesn’t know in.the bar

Mama deer is wise to keep her distance. Animals that behave uncharacteristically often are rabid. It's quite possible that the otter was simply up for a good game of tag, but Mama was playing it smart.

@froggydoodle808

4 жыл бұрын

True! This is probably not the first otter she's ever seen, since their territories obviously overlap, but it looks like this is the first time she's seen an otter act like this! Otherwise, she would have made up her mind more quickly whether to run away with her fawns, chase the otter out of the yard, or just turn her back on it and ignore it. She keeps sniffing it (from a few feet away); I wonder if she's trying to smell whether there's some sort of disease or intoxication at play (no pun intended!) It's interesting that the otter is soliciting play mainly from her and not her fawns; maybe she was his playmate before those weird polka-dotted mini-deers came out of her belly! (Although that wouldn't explain the sniffing.)

Otters are awesome. If you ever meet one at a party, don't walk away. Otters are very entertaining.

How lucky you are to be able to video this right from your own yard, thank you for sharing this delightful interaction!

Thats precious.❤👍☺ If only humans would accept each other and our "differences" and play well with others❤👍☺ Thanks for sharing. I love it. Made my day.

Momma is trying to protect her babies, but otter just wants to play...so cute

I’m so jealous, lol! I’m totally narrating in my head their conversations, lol! Like mother deer “Stay back children, I thinks it’s on that wacky weed!”

very similar to martens, weasels - prancing one moment, next they have they prey by the throat

Aww he wants to be close. Little darling.

Im glad the mom didnt stomp its guts out,mother doe's can be very protective of their fawns.

What a beautiful video. The name is a bit misleading though. The otter wanted to play. The mother deer wanted nothing more than to protect her babies from what she mistakingly perceived as a threat! Notice how she was sure to keep herself between the otter and her babies at all times. Had the otter gotten a little more frisky, I believed the playful thing would have gotten hooved by mom.

4 жыл бұрын

conrad b She was really curious about the otter tho

This is what I'm seeing. Otter sees fawns and thinks they're play-sized. Mother deer intercedes repeatedly. Otter rolls in a "don't step on me" sign. It becomes a game for the otter, a confusion for the doe.

@redddbaron

4 жыл бұрын

it is predator behavior. Similar to this other member of the weasel family kzread.info/dash/bejne/gXh5t61uo6Wbpqg.html There is a reason we never trust weasels. They are tricky little predators.

How the mother naturally puts the barrier up in shielding ....the otter however just wants fun

Momma is so protective even though the otter keeps showing his/her belly to show he's not threatening. What an awesome place to live... an otter and deer in your back yard on the same day... WOW!

"Otter plays while deer watch". There was no convincing mama to play, but she seemed curious, while staying between otter and babies. Adorable.

@TruthArrows

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, she wasn't sure what to think lol But she didn't bolt off, it was a good learning experience for all of them : )

@billyc768

3 жыл бұрын

She had that tail twitching...She was definitely on alert.

I loved the silly irrelevance of the music! Especially the fast and furious Sabre Dance as a slow moving otter wobbles onto the screen. All the animals are just standing there while the fierce fighting music plays. Then the "You got a friend in me while doe and fawns aren't at all sure they want to have anything do do with otter, and ending with the Teddy's Bear Picnic (no bears anywhere!).

@tamarabamara1

9 жыл бұрын

exactly!

Would be nice if you had a kiddie pool for the otter when he visits 😃

@maryfralixlanier35

4 жыл бұрын

I'm had a young deer that chased the geese out of "her" pool ❗

@jclemme1

4 жыл бұрын

It has been tried, but otters have teeth and don't understand the weaknesses of kiddie pools :-)

@user-mi3re3fi1g

4 жыл бұрын

Mosquitoes

@sherylpierson9662

4 жыл бұрын

Taunja Brockway 80th Thumbs up and that’s a great idea 💡

@islandgrlwithgunz623

4 жыл бұрын

Haha then he would never leave lol 😆😂

This should have 10M views. Playfulness is the embodiment of GENIUS

I'm far from a animal behaviorist, but, maybe, the otter had been to this yard before and found a "friendly" dog that played with him! Maybe! Now the otter is back and confusing the deer as its past playmate! Curiouser and Curiouser says Alice in Wonderland!

@BenDover-so7xk

6 жыл бұрын

Zarah Lucree animals know their playmates, he's not confused but it definitely seems like he's playing or trying to like a dog would... he probably has or had a dog friend

@Katya_Lastochka

6 жыл бұрын

Zarah Lucree Or he thinks all animals act the same.

@mr.meeseeks5127

6 жыл бұрын

Otters are playful and deer can be pretty trustworthy with things that are smaller than them and clearly not aggressive. I practically live on a deer reservation and we have seals, otters, rabbits, some friendly raccoons. A lot of them actually get along.

@SammytheStampede

6 жыл бұрын

Zarah Lucree I agree: the otter knows it can play there.

@mattcullen6109

6 жыл бұрын

Le9endary Nine how lucky are you?that would be amazing

otter madness.

@chaucerparks5941

6 жыл бұрын

gear drop 😂😂😂😂

@ono_o_o

4 жыл бұрын

Out. Now.

@wendysw714

4 жыл бұрын

🤗😁

What a privilege to see interaction like this in your garden even if it didn't turn out as the otter hoped because mum was so protective. I could watch this all day.

Awww!! That Otter is so so cute!! He just wants to play! Mama deer doesn't quite know what to do with him lol :)

Similar things doing martens when they hunting rabbits.

The otter is just like a dog, rolling over exposing his belly, but mama doe just isn't having it. He has to win her over first.

Once, while hunting, I came across a family of river otters playing in a small creek in the mountains of Washington State. Rather than hunt, I spent 3 hours just watching them play. It was a real life Disney movie in front of me. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life!

THIS IS PRECIOUS!!!! So beautiful! Made me smile. Thank you for sharing!!!

Today I learned otters are great at charming friends...

It's an old otter trick, you play cute then grab a baby deer, head for the pond and eat for a week. Good thing mama wasn't buying it.

The way the otter threw himself down on his back made me laugh. Probably one of the cutest videos ever. I think all of us have had a moment like that in our lives. When we can’t stop looking but we kind of want to run away.

Wow beautiful wildlife garden. Otters really are big. There's no surprise the mother is on alert either. Who needs tv? Great video

Sweet baby otter. It wanted to play. Unfortunately for the otter, mama's are so protective of their babies.

@archaeologyteensyoungadult4477

6 жыл бұрын

not a baby though....who knows what it wanted. Why so far from water? Fawns are a bit big for its usual prey.

@onehundredandthree

5 жыл бұрын

Fawns are cuter

@jerisfreeman9210

4 жыл бұрын

Andrew Li mm

@redddbaron

4 жыл бұрын

@@archaeologyteensyoungadult4477 That was typical weasel family predator behavior. The stoat is even better at it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gXh5t61uo6Wbpqg.html That mother was right to be wary. The otter was trying to eat the deer fauns.

That is a great video to see first thing in the morning 😊 Thanks for sharing, I'm still smiling!

This is so cute. Mr. Otter hurls himself on his back and exposes his belly to let Mrs. Deer and the twins know that he means them no harm.

Very playful creatures, but never forget they have incredibly sharp teeth - needle-like.

lol I love how they flop around

The otter wants to play, the deer are not sure what to think of that crazy little critter.

Otter's lying on the back means 'No harm.'

@barbaravick5634

4 жыл бұрын

Jung Ja Lee Yeah, but he's lying.

@arlysveen7774

4 жыл бұрын

Someone tell the deer!

@Mickemacken

4 жыл бұрын

@@barbaravick5634 hahaha :D ^^

@AbsentWithoutLeaving

4 жыл бұрын

@@arlysveen7774 - She knew!

Mom seems to think the otter is an alligator! :) Otter is like - "would an alligator do THIS"?

Damn deer can't take a hint! Otter: I WANNA PLAY!!!!

the mother deer could stomp a hoof through the otter's head at any moment.

What a great interspecies communication. Otter seems only interested in play, but can tell that the doe is trepidatious. So in his frenzied, goofy antics, he continually flips over and show his belly every time he’s near her. Even though the otter is no threat (and keeps reminding her so) the mama deer is having none of it. “You see children, that is why we stick to our own kind. Those otters just can’t take anything seriously.”

Oh Deer. How otterly gorgeous...😁

@observantowl1726

2 жыл бұрын

You did that on purpose, don't try to weasel your way out of it...😊

Oh no, I want one now. That is one of the most adorable things I've ever seen, like a giant ferret. Poor thing is trying so hard, but mom just doesn't get it.

The adult deer is not taking any chances, to her it's like a king cobra wants to play with ratsnake.

Over a decade ago I had a spiritual experience where I recognized three symbols: A Winding Forest Path, A Polar Bear Mom and Cub, and an Otter..... I recognized the path at Oswald West State Park on the Oregon coast, the bear as my friend John, and the otter as myself. This video makes me want to play, just like the otter. What a special thing to capture on video! Thank you for posting.

Dad and i would watch the 3 stooges and hilarious laughter ensued since my brothers and i were children til up to when my dad passed from cancer in 2001. My mom would come into the room and just shake her head at us, never really getting it with a puzzled grin on her face. The child in us should never leave as God intended.

That otter is not trying to play with the deer. That otter is perfectly capable of eating one of those fawns.

@lindajnichols1628

4 жыл бұрын

Otters don't eat deer, dogs or humans. They eat fish, lizards, shell fish and amphibians. They will attack a mammal if they feel threatened or their pups are threatened but they won't eat a mammal. I am a state licensed wildlife rehabilitator. We have to know the diet of all our patients.

@wendysw714

4 жыл бұрын

@@lindajnichols1628 🤔👍

Otter: "hey lets play!" *flops on ground* Fawns: "mom what is that thing?" Doe: "just slowly back away kids. If we ignore it, it might leave"

Great mom! She always manages to keep herself between the otter and her babies even tho the otter is jumping all over the place. She's not quite sure if he's a threat so she keeps them safe. But he only wants to play.

Seriously, is there a friendlier, or more playful animal on the planet than the otter? Just look at how much fun he is having!