River otters are very well adapted to their water environment. When you watch them you can’t help but smile and think they look like they are living a joyful life. Here is one showing its otter joy by giving a big smile for the camera.
To learn more about otters, visit my post You Otter Know.
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I like your title. :-) Otters in the water are truly a joy to watch.
janet
Yes, they are! I could watch them for a long time and not grow tired of it.
Ah so cute! Where did you spot them?
This one was at the High Desert Museum (where I volunteer) but I have seen them nearby in the Deschutes River. Yes, they are cute!