
They Juggle When They’re Bored
Animals get bored. When otters get bored or hungry, they juggle rocks. It doesn’t help them improve their hunting skills or foraging skills. Instead, they do it to pass the time. This fact alone will make you fall in love with them. Have you ever seen a juggle otter? It’s the cutest thing in the world. Young otters and older otters are more likely to juggle rocks than middle-aged otters. When food is scarce, though, their playfulness does disappear, as they must satisfy their nutritional needs before playing (Smithsonian Magazine).