Otter Loses Cub in Freezing Waters | Spy In The Snow | BBC Earth

An otter mum loses her pup in the icy sea in this exclusive preview from Spy In The Snow, out in the UK December 30th.
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Spy In The Snow
From penguins and parrots to polar bears and otters, for some animals the snow is the ultimate playground. Despite sub-zero temperatures they choose snowy conditions to find a mate, make a home and raise a family. In this one-off special, a selection of Spy Creatures, and some ingeniously disguised Spy Cameras, get right to the heart of the action. Watch rowdy parrots tearing up the ski slopes of New Zealand, Adélie penguins quarrelling at the South Pole and a baby sea otter learning to swim amid the snow and ice of an Alaskan winter. Packed full of funny and heartwarming moments, Spy in the Snow brings together the magical stories of many of the hardiest creatures on Earth.
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[@SpuroftheMountain]

Mother frantically searches for lost cub while Larry takes a nap on the shore. Don’t be a Larry.

[@stud6060]

Living like Larry

[@judithmorales1282]

Spur-of-the-Mountain living like larry

[@bluerose160]

Don’t know why this comment made me laugh

[@rtrThanos]

Don’t put this on Larry. She could have dropped the kid off with him before she went galavanting around town. What mom did in this video is the equivalent of a human mom leaving her kid unsupervised in a freezing cold car; Larry didn’t make her do that.

[@WeedHorse.420.69]

Nah Mon. Larry knows da wae. No wife. No kid. No problem.

[@seantomlinson3320]

That tiny little cry was so heartbreaking! Good job coming back to get your little guy, mama.

[@carnagekiller2156]

It can’t understand you

[@deadchannel530]

Carnagekiller 215 “Good coming back to get your little guy, mama.” I add a comma if you didn’t noticed.

[@finrobinson9945]

woah i was your 1000th like it’s a pleasure lol

[@nehabahl2801]

I swear I had to pause in between cause I wasn't ready if the mum didn't find him.....the comment helped move forward ❤️

[@icegaming2862]

Thanks for ruining the video for me asshole

[@jonathang.464]

Not gonna lie, the title had me worried.

[@epicon6]

Jonathan G. I was dissapointed the cub wasn’t lost.

[@cristobalcaro3392]

@@epicon6 he was actually lost, but the mother found him

[@MightyJustas]

Jonathan G. There are much bigger problems to worry about than some otters no matter how cute they are.

[@bladerj]

lost as in die , loses cub (cub dies) that is why was implied @@cristobalcaro3392

[@BipoIarbear]

Me too😂 makes me wonder why I even clicked

[@ericpmoss]

That robot was too intrusive, inviting the pup's curiosity.

[@joeyad2626]

@@blkrob55 you shut up

[@RageOfTheTiger]

@@blkrob55 You must be the life of the party

[@laured.821]

I went straight down to the comment section to see if it was safe to watch for my overly reactive period.

[@dawnbyrnes960]

I did the same!! Very carefully.

[@orls9068]

@@dawnbyrnes960 🤣🤣🤣

[@yellododo]

because we needed to know that

[@ikizagirl]

HAHAHAHAH SAME

[@kaylaholmes1018]

Yello Dodo 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@teresafaith7916]

"His cries are lost in the blizzard" *me cries loudly

[@EdwolfXx]

They couldnt make a fake camera that looked like ice? Baby's like "f* this dead otter floating near me."

[@LungoScrungo]

For real though. What if (God forbid) the poor thing thought it was his dead mother?

[@simonmercier6733]

@@LungoScrungo Not much because they can't swim at all, they float. They don't know how to tend to their fur yet at this age and it's so dense that it makes them stay afloat.

[@flipflopnekelopobop]

Dear BBC Earth, Please don't break my heart with your video titles. your's sincerely, Valom

[@ikindalikesportscars46]

*Everyone

[@31redorange08]

Your's

[@jetroar17]

@@31redorange08 "Your's" isn't a word.

[@31redorange08]

@@jetroar17 Don't tell me.

[@jetroar17]

@@31redorange08 Ah, I see now. My apologies.

[@OatmealCreamPie]

Ah, my daily dose of depression... Edit: Oh, thank God no one died.

[@stevenlester2606]

Everybody dies.

[@stevenlester2606]

@@vb8428Can't face the inevitable, I see.

[@vb8428]

@@stevenlester2606 On the contrary, I hope for it constantly

[@blackout07blue]

don't! instead, just live til you die.

[@tonn3066]

@@stevenlester2606 ok chill out emo..

[@yoy58913]

Their drone got too close confused the little one, making the little one wonder off.

[@Mscape7]

Wonder/ wander...

[@yoy58913]

@@Mscape7 Yes I appreciate when somebody corrects me. So, I thank you.

[@dusk6159]

@@yoy58913 Very nice! Great job along with the user helping with the correction

[@himeshoney]

I WAS HOLDING MY BREATH WHOLE TIME FOR THAT POOR BABY OTTER. Thank God she found her baby in time!

[@jd2817]

I think the baby otter left the ice because he saw the fake otter and thought it was the mom. You can clearly see it at 1:43 and 1:58 , then realized it wasn’t the mom at 2:00 so it’s kind of BBCs fault lol

[@villereinerlabuga7858]

Nah, I don't think the baby otter thought it was the mom. I thought the baby otter was just curious.

[@Ronin.Samurai]

He was curious and it's not BBC's fault the otter is stupid enough to think it's it's mother.

[@pinheadlarry8006]

BBC isn't supposed to interfere with the wildlife. They can only observe.

[@RG-hf4et]

They could have made it look like a rock snd not an otter!

[@TheElloatmatt]

I thought the same thing, just like the “baby monkey” camera... when it fell out the tree all the monkeys thought it had died and they were grieving for it

[@tatsusama3192]

IM ONLY 30, BBC. STOP GIVING ME HEART PROBLEMS!!😭

[@vb8428]

Lol

[@tatsusama3192]

@@treenut5046 This is actually really funny. I have, but I still love this comment - golf clap - Well played

[@treenut5046]

V B how?

[@gracida6]

only 30, I think thats very old

[@01al140291]

@@gracida6 blatantly a 12 year old

[@cinduts]

I was about to cry. I'm so glad the mother found her little one!

[@stlhd3394]

When you get lost in the grocery store and can’t find your mom

[@grantcritchfieldstexastrai7072]

Tough environment but at least they're tough & well adapted animals

[@alexaneal1297]

Not really. Otters don’t have a lot of excess fat like a seal does, so they only rely on their thick fur, having to groom their coat at least 3 hours per day to keep warm in even 60 degree waters

[@Chewi_Kitten]

Ottermom: Help! I can't find my child! Cameraman: Nice

[@user-pe2yx9kt4e]

Chuwi Kitten I know, I think there are some situations where it would be alright to intervene :(

[@foldingwishes]

Lol pretty much

[@vivid_404]

Otters on shore: Hmm? Food?

[@jediwarlock1]

I think that pup almost died because of the BBC fake otter cam that the pup were confused by.

[@jediwarlock1]

I mean, why not use a fake floating ice as cam instead?

[@numbo655]

@@jediwarlock1 Or why not just make it look like a camera

[@penelowp]

Ohhhhhhh shocks

[@awesomedude584]

@@jediwarlock1 They do (they have lots of disguises), but watch the show and you'll understand. Otters are very hard to film. They film them year round so floating ice wouldn't make sense when there is no ice. They have decoy animals with cameras so they can be blend in wherever they go. They have an even more amazing video that is nuts, as the male otter violently kidnaps the baby from the mom when she rejects his advances.

[@Ronin.Samurai]

It's not BBC's fault the otter is stupid enough to think it's his mother.

[@-themordekaiser8658]

it's because of the camera that resembles the otter....must have thought it was its mother...that's why it jumped in the water .....

[@dalinelababit2615]

Not really because they recognise each other’s scent so no

[@africaisacontinent2149]

@@dalinelababit2615 it is still a baby remember

[@dalinelababit2615]

@Afřìćá ìš Ã čòñťìñêñť even though it’s a baby still has a sense of smell

[@LexitaMai]

@@dalinelababit2615 it may not have mistaken it for the mother, but it clearly went to go check out the fake one. Even if it wasn't confused as to whether or not it was the mother, it still came down to the camera getting too close and ultimately interfering

[@jamiefrancisco7286]

I love the rhyme haha

[@mz204455]

Shoutout to all the mother out there that out their children’s need before them. No thank you will ever be enough.

[@eviannafaye5269]

OMG!!! I was prepared for heartbreak when the title said "loses cub" I literally thought OMG mama otter will lose her baby but such a relief that mama otter found her baby in the end.

[@UnironicallyToast]

Do you realize how cringeworthy your typespeak is 🤮

[@ismaelbonal6537]

Just for a moment there, I thought it was lost, meaning dead! The title gave me the impression it would die... But I'm so glad for the happy ending! Uffff!

[@mcpipehood1]

Im freezing just watching the video... Im in Miami

[@isabellei.5900]

Proud Michigander

[@FirstWorldProblemz]

Same and I’m in Australia. But then again it is winter here lol

[@orls9068]

😂😂😂

[@lizalk9727]

I'm in the canary islands (near Africa) Spain

[@1398go]

BBC Earth, you can be really scary at times, especially when dealing with cubs. Don't do that again. :(

[@abbymarie3253]

I like how the pup cries for help when it realizes there is no other option just like us humans

[@Josh-wp5tm]

When he said "eeeee" I felt that.

[@hellomynameisterra7579]

Just BBC playing with my emotions again 😭

[@bigbigbelly]

1. Saw title and got worried 2. Read comments and felt relieved

[@Bluedog4712]

Amazing footage when the mother pops up and sees her pup and then dives back under to swim up to him or her!

[@amsnek6162]

AND FINDS, loses AND FINDS, don’t TOY WITH ME LIKE THAT-

[@geekychick131]

BRO IM FULL ON SHEDDING TEARS AT 3:52 OVER A LOST OTTER PUP. DON'T YOU EVER LET GO MOMMA.

[@chichichi998]

Just SO glad mom found her baby!!

[@ecd06kuankevinabiog90]

God please save this entire species. not just they're adorable but I see that they're one the most loving and caring creature

[@chaneladriana6829]

This is why mothers are more valuable in your life than anyone else

[@Kovukingsrod]

Stop playing with my emotions BBC

[@claritabbz]

The whole time I was thinking "y'all better not let that baby freeze because you're trying not to interfere with nature". Alas the baby was found by mummy, I can sleep in peace.

[@yanakano]

This otter needs hotter water.

[@smilessantana2049]

Heh heh

[@TheBananaDeanna]

Love the intensity story as it unfolds, but as you are watching it your heart is falling to pieces you can feel the aching crush. You want to drive in, and save that little guy quickly! Your shoulders soften mom hears his cry from a distance running to his rescue!

[@patrikn8667]

You know you're unhealthily addicted to otter when you get attached to them too quickly and cry over them *wipes away tear*

[@DEO777]

Is this the trailer for "Titanic: Otter Edition" ?

[@nkc2666]

With a nicer ending

[@irvincazares7859]

damn so this is what I wake up to

[@braldoca]

Me too

[@brooklynsilas9279]

Right lol

[@cmm1601]

Oh my god same

[@guillermoperez2750]

I was living an agonizing morning until the mother found her baby.

[@sktalha6384]

OMG!!! First after reading the video title I thought that the kid died in freezing water but at last when I saw her mom found her I was so happy like never in my life...

[@mike814031]

thats so sad, they are so cute.. I was relieved to see the baby saved but it reminds me how unfair and cruel nature can be. great camera footage!

[@shadypinesma8909]

A 4 minute video that had my heart pounding, and hanging onto the edge of my seat. 😱😰

[@johnnywalker7961]

Poor otter

[@awholelotofmeat5098]

I waisted a heartache and a tear for nothing?! Thank you BBC.

[@porkscratchings5428]

So glad his mummy found him ! ❤️

[@queens2nd2none]

Didn't I tell you to stay right there and I'd be right back? I almost had a heart att.... omg You're so grounded!!!!

[@Sofia-lc6bu]

When the baby got lost, I was on the edge of my seat ! 😂❤️

[@invinciblewill7091]

#My heart beat almost stop... #Thank god she found her baby.

[@stillencharger]

I feel like alot of these videos seems like the small animals are just curious and go towards the person filming.

[@Supraboyes]

Especially when it looks like momma

[@katherineuribe2952]

Aww what a good & courageous mother otter! She loves her baby!💖💖

[@vikas007kapoor]

🙏 Really tears came out from eyes So heart warming. Mom finds its child. 😌😌

[@aabbas3783]

Dear BBC thank you for all your heartbreaking videos

[@ruantristancarlinsky3851]

Saw the title and dang.....BBC needs to realise that we do still have hearts

[@ryankeshet5820]

BBC you made me hold my breathe for way too long

[@racadagalicia]

Before watching: heart been broke so many times Seeing the title thumbnail: heart been broke another time After watching: 😳

[@hthesmith7915]

that's life.

[@dina2490]

The level of anxiety I felt when he slipped into the water n couldn’t find his mommy omg 😭😩🖤

[@blackopal8611]

You finaly made me cry. I hope you're happy.

[@Dracoon24]

Thank goodness she found him in time

[@zabbers]

Oh my poor little heart. The way she sticks her head out to look for her baby 💕

[@90smonika]

Aww, this is heart melting. Beautiful

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

Oh my word, I thought the baby wasn't going to survive! I was just reaching for the tissues - then his mom turned up - yay for moms!

[@jennajenna101123]

Did anyone else check how many upvotes this had before watching, because you didn’t want a sad ending? Or was it just me?

[@miggybacungan8161]

The title makes me d@mn worrried

[@ariyantolim2197]

It was so intense... great job mama otter. Thx bbc for this quality movie

[@Aadhi007]

Goosebumps seeing this.. well done.. Parenthood is something priceless

[@franciscarreon6908]

If the title was just “Otter” I would have clicked and watched anyway.

[@pritemloo]

The title is misleading but I'm glad it is

[@stephanieyee9784]

This was so beautiful. The scenery, the videography, the wildlife. The best part was, of course, Mummy Otter finding Junior.

[@keniawoniyi8486]

I’m going through a lot right now in my life but this video honestly made me smile. Thanks

[@clarelow3943]

Is this narrated by David Tennant or do all Scotsman sound like him to me😧

[@aftabmugheri2738]

Thanks God i am at home not there 2:50 scary freezing place... animal's are really brave

[@narendrakumarchaurasia952]

spy otter convinced baby otter to enjoy the party and put his life in danger.

[@swampfox3536]

i can't fathom what heart reckoning moment the cameraman had to go through while filming this... thanks for the great capture cameraman guy, you could've helped her you know and we also would've lost the opportunity to witness this...

[@capitalTD]

They are all paid actors. They almost broke my heart. Well played.

[@romella_karmey]

I wanna hug these cute otters but they're dangerous 😢

[@blackout07blue]

Seals are way worse.

[@reyneahrevella6945]

Literally when i heard the little baby otter start crying for help. I started crying.

[@imaspecofdust3913]

The landscape is truly beautiful

[@ariaafghan22]

If the Mum didn't find her pup and BBC cameraman didn't save him either I would have petitioned to all animal activists to sue you guys lol

[@treenut5046]

aria afghan you think they could help every animal in danger? And one of them is a camera

[@TheRealHarsjan]

Daym BBC, You trollin' more than my ex

[@ouchsp]

I was so sad, until the end! I pray the cub is okay now!! !

[@goosefarm3602]

my gawd those otter babies are precious...good otter mom

[@SidsCamp2]

That's So Sad!!! May God Bless That Baby Otter 😭 Edit: You Can Bless Any Animal If You Believe In God Or Not And Also I Thought The Mom Lost Its Cub (Like Her Cub Died) But Anyways Thanks For The Likes

[@Hyraladen]

Sid's Camp 2 finish watch the video before commenting

[@michaelaviloria8299]

never leave your child like that ever again, it makes me tear up

[@sippygrewal1313]

mother beautiful gift of nature

[@DoodleMonsterRocks]

I was honestly ready to cry. It's been years since I first watched Planet Earth, still scarred from the elephant scene.

[@vosk6481]

0:30 how does that otter have blue eyes???

[@Cocktailkatze]

nooooooooooooo

[@manuelandre7052]

Im so happy he survived

[@sahilshah7692]

Otter is now one of my fav animals. They are really cute and sweet. Always love them.❤❤❤❤💙💙💙💙

[@AnimalEncountersEP]

Another amazing video by BBC Earth! having grown up watching David Attenborough documentaries, the natural world has always been my greatest fascination. It has inspired me so much that I created my own channel about wildlife. In fact I recently had the opportunity to film the Sword Billed Hummingbird in Ecuador, just like the crew did in Planet Earth II. I would really appreciate feedback, please check it out!

[@shadypinesma8909]

Is Animal Encounters, the title of the page? Cause I couldn't find a page with that title

[@alanaztec9288]

Only people with good English semantics interpret it as death. Others take it in the literal sense and not as an idiom

[@bushraa1099]

This video made me cry.

[@CT-games]

what a lovely hug!

[@xoesuejung3572]

I literally screamed “Noooo!” when I saw the title 😒

[@GheeWhiskers]

Shouldn't the title be looses instead of loses?

[@niannalong4467]

No loses is correct because lose is spelled with one O. With two O's it's loose and that means not tight.

[@caihui9642]

Nope loses is the correct word :)

[@OK-yv1uu]

David Li The word loose means not tight. The word lose is misplacing, or losing something

[@icyivy2424]

The ending is heart warming ❤

[@JAVTROOPER]

Poor baby 😭 with a guitar gently sweep make me lost deep in the cold