Sea otter gives birth outside the Aquarium!
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It’s not every day you get to watch a sea otter pup come into the world! But when a pregnant wild otter took shelter in our Great Tide Pool Saturday, we had a unique opportunity to see it happen. (Spoiler alert: the miracle of life is graphic!) Sea otters can give birth in water or on land. You’ll notice that mom starts grooming her pup right away to help it stay warm and buoyant-a well-groomed sea otter pup is so buoyant it’s practically unsinkable!
Grooming also helps get the blood flowing and other internal systems revved up for a career of chomping on invertebrates and keeping nearshore ecosystems, like the kelp forests in Monterey Bay, and the eel grass at Elkhorn Slough, healthy.
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Raining, on a rock, giving birth. Moms are hardcore.
@mnomadvfx
3 жыл бұрын
Rain, to an animal that can sleep on the water?
@boogalooboys7800
3 жыл бұрын
@@mnomadvfx well, I mean you aren't wrong
@JeruuiG
3 жыл бұрын
Each strand of their hair is very long and think enough to store air pockets which makes them float. Their so fluffy that they basically feel like on bed even on a rough surface. But yes, Mom's are Hardcore.
@ZoroTV
3 жыл бұрын
@Jang-geum Seo humans are weak.. except for me of course.
@Mu5096rdgh
3 жыл бұрын
PlasmaCoolantLeak. You got that right buster! 😊
I love how she holds her baby the same way that a human mother would; it's just so precious! ^__^
@sleepytoastasmr1683
3 жыл бұрын
Nah that ain't how humans do it, Otters are full of much more love! They are one of the main animals to show forms of empathy and love so she is likely getting a headstart on cuddling her babee;_;♡ which they will do nonstop for maybe forever, otters never separate and have to around loved ones or they will die from broken heart and loneliness
@cortster12
2 жыл бұрын
@@sleepytoastasmr1683 ...More love? And you've done experiments to prove this? I'm all for treating animals with the respect they deserve, but humans are animals too, and this sweeping statement is based on nothing. Just sounds like you're a misanthrope. Love the otter, love animals, but don't put down humans in the process.
no noise, no pain, just casually pulling a baby out... no biggy. otters are metal as hell. morticia adams would be proud :p
@SilverlonewolfX
6 жыл бұрын
She was in pain. Animals evolved and learn to give birth silently not to attract predators.
@reneesoutheycole7287
6 жыл бұрын
Who told she wasnt in pain?
@wormwoodbecomedelphinus4131
6 жыл бұрын
A little fun filled fact for you, humans are unique in that a babies head is too big for a mother's body, compared to other animals. A babies skull is made from soft plates in order to be able to squeeze out the opening.
@ambriadanielsband4132
5 жыл бұрын
Dumbass thinks she isn't in pain...or lord
@TheM2heavy
5 жыл бұрын
Adams Family 🤓😅
Mama cleans baby People clap Mama looks at people "Quiet, if you please!"
I love how even through the pain the hug is there from the beginning. Such maternal love
What an amazing privilege. I think it speaks to the care the Monterey Bay Aquarium takes of its surroundings that this Otter mum felt safest right here, close to the deadliest predator in the world
@valkoroska2369
Жыл бұрын
a globalist?
Mom and doctor all rolled into one fuzzy mammal. Did not know they can pull their own babies out.😳 👏
@TruckTaxiMoveIt
3 жыл бұрын
Many human moms still do
@FurlowT
3 жыл бұрын
The needing a doctor thing is really just a modern thing.
@hodarov1564
2 жыл бұрын
@@FurlowT Did you really have to add tits to whatever your profile picture is...
@ellieblunden1463
Жыл бұрын
@@FurlowT not a modern thing, a human thing. Most animals fare better than humans when left to their own devices. Humans are just kind of poor design.
@FurlowT
Жыл бұрын
@@ellieblunden1463 Humans are designed in same way animals are. Females can give birth just like our cute otter friend here if they choose still all on own. Humans just opt for a doctor to hopefully insure survival of the newborn and mother.
Kinda funny how when they clapped,the mom looked at then as if to say,,i did good right !?...
@alidalouisa4462
3 жыл бұрын
Yes!!😍
@colourfulsouls
3 жыл бұрын
To me I felt like she started rushing after the clapping, as if she was scared and wanted to leave ASAP. Of course there’s also parts edited out, and was so short to begin with. I’m not saying my perspective is right, (or that yours isn’t) it’s just what I saw in that moment✌🏼
@alidalouisa4462
3 жыл бұрын
@@colourfulsouls 😥
@juneebennett22
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, she was stressed by it, and the people were so happy that they just didn't consider her feelings. Imagine if it was you in the same place as that mom. You might actually wonder if the people are trying to get rid of you...drive you away. They should have had more respect.
@discomadness
3 жыл бұрын
@@juneebennett22 some people try to do the right thing the wrong way She was startled by the noise but had to tend to her baby
0:48 : I made dis
@berlinsaintclair9100
8 жыл бұрын
Haha! Best comment EVER! 👍
@callofthewildseriesmusical1766
8 жыл бұрын
lies
@irinar6772
7 жыл бұрын
Syazani Said
@irinar6772
7 жыл бұрын
Syazani Said
@YJ-li2kr
3 жыл бұрын
lol so cute and beautiful
She hears the people talking and wonders why they won’t give her some privacy. What a darling baby. Congratulations momma.
Wow...how beautiful was that...those people were so lucky to see this little miracle of nature right in front of them...best of luck to mom and baby!
@KAR0519
3 жыл бұрын
Wow 4 years later
@musaomar2641
3 жыл бұрын
Lol
what a special moment, to see the actual birth! love sea otters... thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for sharing this amazing video!
@allisonsteeves
7 жыл бұрын
Rio DJeNIRO Sea Otters are my fav animal
How miraculous. Her pulling the baby out was incredible
looks right up at the viewers and says...meet my newborn!
you otter be crazy clapping and screaming stressing the mom out
@u2yes1dnoedcpsabrinakittyb2
4 жыл бұрын
Noob Noob If you don’t like it, then leave
@zainsiraj690
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a joke dude, chill
@Teri_Berk
3 жыл бұрын
Did you make a wit by saying 'you ought to be'?
@hypermikey6993
3 жыл бұрын
Nice.
@rosalindmartin4469
3 жыл бұрын
👍😀👍
She stops to look at the crowd like ‘Tadah!’
People present on the site should show respect for the otter. If they observe they should do it in silence do not disturb the moment. I'm sorry for my bad english
@thinkngskeptic
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, a human mom wouldn't want a bunch of people clapping around her either
@NB-ky5ol
4 жыл бұрын
Oh shut up you two.
@iamsofia3782
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, but people are gonna people
@PumpkinHoard
3 жыл бұрын
@@NB-ky5ol Not really a "oh shut up, busybody" moment. That is a wild animal at it's most vulnerable. A bunch of large predators nearby yelling just after her pup was born was likely rather alarming.
@jessestewart169
3 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with your English.
*Yowsa! **0:48** Mom was like "You have 3 seconds to take a picture then get outta here! God bless beautiful mom and baby!*
Otters are one of the best moms ever.
I love it! Thanks for sharing!
Happy birthday baby otter 🙂
God’s precious animals!!🦦🦦How Mama is so calm giving birth & just pulls her baby out & starts cleaning her/him. Has baby on her belly & looking after him/her! Awwww Mama loves her baby! Beautiful video! Otters are so adorable. Animals are our little angels on Earth! God bless Mama & her baby!🦦🦦🤗🦦🤗🦦💕💕💕💕💕💕✨✨✨✨✨✨✨🥰🇨🇦
Born on a rainy summer evening for a life of water and happines. Plus such a proud mom😂😂😂
After just getting some sad news, I was glad to see this. How adorable.
@rayr8530
3 жыл бұрын
Aw I am sorry, hope things brighten up for you
@ahwell9984
Жыл бұрын
Sorry. I'm glad this made you happy. Best wishes.
I love this aquarium! Fond childhood memories and class trips 💚💚
GRAPHIC? How else could we describe the miracle of forming and producing a new life? A miracle in my heart and eyes.
These Otters are such attentive mothers, I'm overwhelmed by all the videos I've watched of them lately.💗
0:48. That look on momma’s face….”see what I just did”!!!!! Precious.❤❤❤❤
The Monterey Aquarium has been such a wonderful addition to promotion the welfare of our wonderful ocean critters. Thank you! When I lived in Monterey, where the Aquarium is, was a place to process fish for consumption, not preservation!
I bet the rescued otters that are released into the wild go and say to their brethren in their language that the Monterey bay is a safe space.
Wow, she’s also her own midwife! Amazing and beautiful.
I'm 34 weeks pregnant with my first baby and terrified of what will await me during labour. This little mama is now my champion and motivation!!!
You cannot tell me that otter doesn't feel love for her baby. The idea that animals run on pure instinct is odious and foolish.
@murielvaillancourt3855
4 жыл бұрын
Zoes Dada you are so right! 👌💞
@rileyholding1296
4 жыл бұрын
Depends on what animal
@rileyholding1296
4 жыл бұрын
But yes this otter is definitely feeling love for that baby
@WhiteTorn
3 жыл бұрын
In the animal world, mother always feels love for their baby, it's in their nature and part of their instinct. Male otters on the other hand rape and kill (eat) young otters regardless of whether or not that baby is their own. That is also their instinct and nature.
@bolla6339
3 жыл бұрын
WhiteTorn tf!
Who the hell is yelling and clapping >"
@ethanschenck9714
8 жыл бұрын
+Thanh Tra Tran Pham Maybe he's simply overjoyed to see the successful birth of an endangered animal. Sure, it's annoying, but you can't fault his happiness. Plus, I'm fairly certain he was far enough that the otter would't have cared much.
@0oCantalenao0
8 жыл бұрын
+Ethan Schenck (EthanRedOtter) well, the otter occasionally stopped to look over wherever the sound comes from I thought. Im happy hes overjoyed but that doesnt mean he shouldnt respect, and care enough for the creatures
@ethanschenck9714
8 жыл бұрын
+Thanh Tra Tran Pham Ma'am, you do realize that these animals are surrounded by noise on a daily basis, right? Birds and sea lions make far more noise than that man was, and they tend to hang out right next to them. I seriously doubt that some random, distant loud noise would give her much cause for concern. Also, of course she would be looking around. She saw a bunch of moving figures and wanted to figure out what exactly they were.
@cmendoza9255
3 жыл бұрын
That's not clapping.... those are huge raindrops.....however....the yelling is just rude and uncalled for
@dreamworld6
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah exactly, that was loud and disturbed the animal.
This really gives a sense of the magic of nature.
Most excellent! Especially thankful to the cameraperson for (a) using a real video camera {not a loosely held cell phone} and (b) using a tripod. Also thanks to most of the crowd for keeping the noise down!
It's very rare to catch a moment like this on camera and even rarer for a mother to pull it's baby out in the wild!
its so cute how she holds her baby!!!
That was beautiful. IMHO Sea otters are adorable no matter what they're doing.
Literally the most beautiful video on KZread . . .girl mammals rock!
I wish it was that simple for us mothers ❤️
@Calypso-0
Жыл бұрын
Trust me it wasn't simple for her those nose scars prove it
@cosmicphrog4519
8 ай бұрын
Otter moms are all single moms. The dad never provides 😢
Well done Mama, that was so beautiful.
How sweet. It's like she knew she was safe enough to give birth in your tide pool. Great video!
Congratulations Mrs Otter!
The love of a mother!
That was beautiful. Life is so awesome
when Otter's mother tried to get the baby out with her own hands .. oh I felt the joy that made tears. 🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️
Imagine being your own midwife? Wow.
This is so precious! Thank you for sharing such a monumental moment for the amazing otter mom!
Melted my heart.
Omg the kisses she gives him at the end ♥️
@deedledumb790
3 жыл бұрын
She's actually licking fluid out of it's nose, but sure...kisses.
@GAwildflower
3 жыл бұрын
@@deedledumb790 Cleaning is caring is love, so essentially the same as a kiss 🦦♥️
@Celisar1
3 жыл бұрын
peaceninjawoman No, only humans kiss. This was grooming behaviour.
@GAwildflower
3 жыл бұрын
@@Celisar1 wow so many party people here, how fun is this 🥳🎉💃🎈👯
@deedledumb790
3 жыл бұрын
@Nosferatu Zodd Was that your WikiPhDia dissertation topic? Thanks for the in-depth analysis.
Wow Otter mommies are the best!😊😘
I love sea otters so much especially pups awwwww
It's a beautiful thing when animals give birth
@dancepiglover
3 жыл бұрын
I love see animals nurse their babies.
Isn't the circle of life beautiful. This video also exemplifies what makes the mammals what they are.
She's a true rockstar! I didn't act like that when my little one came out. She's so chill and collected as anything. No complaints and no help. What a true woman warrior! Thank you for this lovely gift!
Спасибо за очень редкий и интересный ролик!!! Быть добру!
I like how she just pulls it out herself.
Wow! Didn’t know newborn otters were that big! Guess that’s why they only have one - no room left in there!
THE WAY SHE WENT SMOOCH SMOOCH AFTER GIVING BIRTH
Seeing this baby Otter being born is incredible! 😍
I love how she reached shown and pulled her little baby out😍💓💕
Beautiful 🙏🏻 new life . God bless the mom ✊
0:49 so cute. Mom is so super...giving birth loving the baby right away...taking good care of it...just discovering watching otters lately! :D
Мамино сокровище!Великое чудо рождения.
She say see every body see my beautiful baby so adorable
The way she cuddles her pup and then looks in the general direction of the crowd as if to say ‘Do you mind?’
ADORABLE!!
That was beautiful to watch.
Happy birthday to fluff baby 🤗🤗🥰❤️🙋🏻♀️
Motherhood is so tough for animals, but they're good mothers nonetheless. Animals love their babies so much! They deserve our respect, love, and compassion 💕
How adorable !!
How beautiful is that!!👍👍☺☺
Ура!На одного малыша в мире стало больше!
That’s so lovely, good mama 💕
Congratulations my dear little mom.. You did the best.. 💖💖💖
Как правильно устроено в природе!! Блистательная и заботливая мама!!!!
0:49 That face radiated pride only a mother can show. That was beautiful!
welcome to the world little otter
What a great video. I'd love to have an otter from a pup. What a great, playful companion an otter would make.
The sea otter is like the most human animal i have seen
0:25 Okay, that's enough, I've had you in there long enough. I'm not waiting any longer, your coming out today.
Awesome display of momhood.
Beautiful.
0:48 the mum was like..... ...... Wait! U was watchin'?
So cute I wanna cryyyy
Could see how much love she has mums love always amazing!!!
So very sweet. Thank you so much for posting.
so adorable!!!! I'm dying of cuteness
Precious!
Wow look at the baby so nice and beautiful to see him coming out of the mom's womb God bless
That's a huge newborn for such a small animal. I am shocked!!
I thought she looked at them to see what all the noise was.
According to the news, the baby otter is just fine. "As of this morning, the mother and pup remain in the tide pool, resting." abc7news.com/society/sea-otter-births-pup-inside-monterey-bay-aquariums-tide-pool-/1233616/
@berlinsaintclair9100
8 жыл бұрын
OMG yay! Thank you for posting this link. I was definitely curious.
One of the most enduring examples of anthropomorphizing is interpreting licking as kissing. Tempting as it might be to believe that this mother is kissing her newborn, she is in fact grooming and stimulating circulation by licking.
Goog job mama!
great footage
Damn that was the fastest birth i ever saw... Beautiful otter.. Where is this AT???
Omg this is awesome 😊 Otters r so human like to me. Just love em. Ty 4 sharing 😀
Замечательная мамочка!