Otter Plays With Baby Deer.

[@thomasdaily4363]

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

[@NichoTBE]

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]

They’re dumb animals that’s why

[@Jal5555]

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

[@ethribin4188]

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.

[@karanewsome]

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.

[@micarmo1948]

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

[@AmyCCloverlanez]

Amen to that!

[@lass-inangeles7564]

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

[@bradleychristensen9866]

YES

[@jennifersherman7052]

Exactly!!! tyvm!!!😀

[@rabbit0664]

Second this

[@archaeodesigns3844]

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]

ArchaeoDesigns they also rape

[@grizzlygrizzle]

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

[@mypetcrow9873]

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

[@tamradawn1732]

ArchaeoDesigns Yes!! SOOO cute. Totally adorable

[@froggydoodle808]

@@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!

[@youcantleavethisempty8872]

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

[@sahdogwrangler5594]

Best comment ever

[@LindsAyWithAttitude]

Lol

[@rondacarrington4306]

Hahaha!!!😂🤣😂

[@81wwwolf]

Dad? Is that you?

[@gailremp3628]

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

[@annoyedtom9457]

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

[@alexandriaa7875]

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

[@areneesouder]

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...

[@rufusjustrufus8213]

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

[@kylaletlough1451]

Lol! Hilarious 🤣

[@conradb7200]

😂😂😂

[@davidg4595]

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

[@sahdogwrangler5594]

Too funny!!! 🤣😂

[@pseudotasuki]

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.

[@Robin-xt7yo]

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

[@vaughngenchi124]

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

[@billyc768]

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

[@Chris-Alia]

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

[@conradb7200]

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

[@KingDuken]

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

[@SquirrelThis]

@@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]

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

[@AbsentWithoutLeaving]

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!

[@MiaMore.]

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

MiaMore Exactly what I was thinking.

[@marthajane6596]

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

[@jamesmut3117]

i smell diner

[@sahdogwrangler5594]

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]

@@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.

[@treborironwolfe978]

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!*

[@dianawilliams525]

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

[@anthonydesroches785]

Hulirius

[@joijaxx]

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

[@vanessawhite8042]

Honestly, I cannot get over the little otter belly.

[@oliverburke]

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

[@theresebeavers4045]

Cutest gesture ever, right!! 💗

[@iangoldsworthy2056]

Don't be fooled by it.

[@tamradawn1732]

I know! SOOO cute!!

[@billyc768]

@@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.

[@rosesofsunshine3]

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]

rosesofsunshine3 lol The otter had a bit too much to drink

[@fatboynip]

Lmao the weirdo... just don’t say that to his face...

[@nikityshka666]

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

[@rayplays4u]

@@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]

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

[@cant144]

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]

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

[@jeremypreston5009]

Yeah it saw those fawns as a potential snack

[@organickevinlondon]

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

[@barbaravick5634]

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

[@freesian59]

@@barbaravick5634 I was pissed that this KZbinR 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]

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]

@@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]

@@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.

[@casidelaluz]

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

[@billyc768]

IKR?

[@dutchseawolf]

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

[@pete2389]

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

[@carboncomplex]

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

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Life in the Northwest

[@RuleofFive]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@cuzzindavid66]

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

[@alisalauzon6454]

emordnilaP They can be viciose if need be.

[@gilmanIII]

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]

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

[@jimbones1916]

deer to dumb to understand

[@JesusProtects]

gilmanIII it's like a water dog after all.

[@Katya_Lastochka]

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]

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.

[@joannesmith9601]

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

[@goosewhisperer6275]

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]

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

[@stevevalkos6308]

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

[@erkheth]

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]

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

[@geslinam9703]

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.

[@fijabo]

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.

[@breadeats]

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

[@nakyer]

Jesse Salo Is that an "Animal House" reference?

[@AlejandroHernandez-pg7ml]

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

[@djmotise]

Jesse Salo were

[@RK807]

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

[@amblt1]

The plural of deer is - guess what? - Deer

[@Fitgirlkate]

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

[@obscurelyvague]

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

[@JimEast123]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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!!!💖😃😉

[@cwatson42785]

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

[@tblk3747]

Would be more like showing no threat than submissive.

[@cwatson42785]

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

[@jessebella9322]

@@cwatson42785 loooooooool ok, you win

[@jeremypreston5009]

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]

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

[@renegade44040]

This is how otters lure their prey into an ambush. There are more otters hiding ready to pounce once the the bait otter grabs one of the fawns. The mother deer is on to the ploy and isn't going to let the hungry otter and his pals get close enough to grab one of her fawns. This otter isn't playing.

[@skeetermcswagger0U812]

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!🦌🦡

[@sergeantassassin3425]

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

[@kuribayashi84]

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

[@conradb7200]

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.

conrad b She was really curious about the otter tho

[@taunjabrockway6760]

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

[@maryfralixlanier13]

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

[@jclemme1]

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

[@r347-w7p]

Mosquitoes

[@sherylpierson9662]

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

[@islandgrlwithgunz623]

Haha then he would never leave lol 😆😂

[@robklein5316]

That little is trying so hard to be those deers playmate.

[@hopeinhim9269]

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

[@camembertdalembert6323]

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

[@TrishC5280]

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]

👍 😊

[@sistagoldenhair1204]

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

[@leilanik2050]

Otters are smart. Hes not playing.. Hes sizing up dinner!

[@bonnies.d.1121]

Nah! Rolling over, exposing belly, running around, and peeking out of bushes and playhouse show s/he was trying to get a game going.

[@ideensamalle597]

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

[@Sandy_Rosenthal]

The otter gets an A-1 for effort!

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

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.

[@NEWSRESEARCH123]

I wish i was half as social as this otter.

[@runnyhunny786]

Oh Deer. How otterly gorgeous...😁

[@observantowl1726]

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

[@tymime]

Otter: PLAY WITH ME Deer: AHH GET AWAY

[@nunyabiznez6381]

"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]

Ha!

[@Sporkitious]

nunya biznez That just made my day. *dies*

[@Aikunle78]

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

[@Trakehner20]

Haha I like your commentary!

[@johnmcgarity3768]

If they could talk you nailed it lol

[@LalasKitchenCo]

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

[@archaeologyteensyoungadult4477]

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

[@fatboynip]

Deer are stupid anyway, the otter can do better 🤣

[@fnaferrbonPL]

Fawns are cuter

[@jerisfreeman9210]

Andrew Li mm

[@redddbaron]

@@archaeologyteensyoungadult4477 That was typical weasel family predator behavior. The stoat is even better at it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXWohn5rqKdorKc That mother was right to be wary. The otter was trying to eat the deer fauns.

[@ratpatrol4582]

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!

[@olkraigt861]

Mama Deer ain't no fool. That weasily otter DID NOT come in peace; it was trying way too hard. He was sent to relax the mother and befriend the babies. Next time the deer came to drink at the river the trap would be set. He'd get the babies to separate and come "play"...

[@zarahlucree7628]

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]

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]

Zarah Lucree Or he thinks all animals act the same.

[@mr.meeseeks5127]

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]

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

[@mattcullen6109]

Le9endary Nine how lucky are you?that would be amazing

[@omgz0mbiesrun]

Lol that otter wants to play SO BAD.

[@redddbaron]

he is hunting

[@podpod]

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

[@lorenarodriguez2459]

QUEEEE FELIZ SE LO VEEEE QUIERE JUGARRRRR MI AMORRRRRR BELLOS ANIMALES DE DIOSSSSSSSS!!!

[@HeidiSue60]

1- where do you live that you have otters coming to your back yard? 2- The otter doesn’t want to play with the fawns; it is hunting. If that mama wasn’t on guard, the otter would take down one of her babies FOR SURE

[@kathyyoung2406]

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

[@carollizc]

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]

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.)

[@DanHarkless_Halloween_YTPs_etc]

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

[@darrenwhyman4539]

This does not look like play to me, looks like a large otter hunting a baby dear?

[@teritreiger7662]

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!

[@JustinLodes]

Oh deer, here comes my significant otter

[@judireed1331]

Good one!

[@1COMODIN9]

Rambo! You developed a sense of humor 😅

[@EoinFC]

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

[@rondacarrington4306]

Hahahahaha!!!!!😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@marsfuture]

Haha!

[@josi7955]

That otter has played with something or someone in that yard before, or has had a deer friend at some point.

[@SupernaturalBeingsofEarth]

Wild knows wild or even the deer would be out of there, otter will almost always be in playful moods. Not ment to insult your comment, just an add on. I work with animals.

[@AstralTraveler]

otters generally seems to be very playful. I've seen couple videos, on which wild otters want to be friends with people...

[@lincolnpaul1814]

Josi Craig the otter was stalking the baby deer and mama deer knew it

[@zoljah]

No, it thought these were dogs.

[@glenbe4026]

possibly the otter is used to encountering dogs in these backyards. and those are always up for a game. But the Deer seem to be such stodgy stick-in-muds.

[@johngta7172]

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

[@timhitt9541]

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

[@suesheehan1493]

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

[@monkeymimi123]

I have a serious question. Is there a disney princess living in that house?

[@Vaille32]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@jml19221]

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

[@jrm9430]

Hell no, BEST JOKE ALERT

[@wendysw714]

🤗😁

[@carmenslee6234]

Not true , the hind positions herself firmly between the playful otter and her twins. No way will she let it interact with her babies!

[@debbiethomas3687]

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.

[@copperman752]

Otter: Hi, Mama Deer! Can I play with your babies? See, I'll show you my belly to prove I'm OK. Mama deer blocks him, stands between him and her babies. She ain't buyin' it; her babies are more important than "playtime." She's being a good mama.

[@aucourant9998]

Otters are so playful.

[@Allentox]

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.

[@FreedomNetwork99]

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

[@TruthArrows]

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]

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

[@erkheth]

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

[@buckeyefangirl1976]

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.

[@danseabreeze1404]

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

[@trypotherapy7478]

​ To those saying that Otters don't eat large animals: If you take a look at the size of the otter compared to the fawns, you'd see they're kinda the same size... The otter wasn't going for the large animal mother, it was going for her approximately otter sized babies, I mean there's no denying the fact that it is continously trying to inch its way towards the fawns with it only rolling over when the mother reacts to it. Baby deer would've been an easy kill for a seemingly adult otter, if only it would have gotten the mothers guard down. Baby deer is an easy kill for an opportunistic predator.... The parts in between 3:15 to 3:33 and 4:51 to 5:04 really gave me a suspicion about an ulterior motive from the otter. Also by 1:32 the otter is sort of charging towards the fawns but the mother quickly jumps in the way and the otter lays on its back. So to summarise: The otter isn't hunting a large animal, it's hunting babies.

[@redddbaron]

It is hunter behavior certainly But that otter could even kill the mother if it got a grip on her. Otters are in the weasel family and they hunt differently, but pure carnivores. That's not playing.

[@michellewilliston1937]

Otters eat fuckin fish ???? Lol

[@firestartermoogi56]

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

[@steveowen7475]

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

[@Kapulaites]

Otters are the cutest thing but that Otter want to eat venison. Anyone that thinks otherwise is kidding themself.

[@Kapulaites]

Shows you how advanced they are as hunters. Trying to lure the deer in close to it could attack.

[@kathleentyson6727]

Say hey, Listen I was mist foraging in these bushes and I saw you guys and I wondered if ya wanna play????? I mean I know I don't look exactly like you guys do but I'm a lot of fun......watch what I can .....SEE I laid on my back so you could tickle me do raspberries I don't. I know just tackle me c'mon all I want to do is play hey don't walk away from me hey wait awwwwww jeez you guys are no fun I'm going home.

[@AtarahDerek]

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

[@samanthav8728]

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!”

[@marilynstevenson865]

This is really a beautiful video!! The Otter knows the surroundings...eg hides in cubby house...appears friendly..wants to play with deer who definitely is concerned for her bubs..Otter probably has encountered humans before...ood..The humans were kind-- the Otter overcame natural wary instinct.!! Thank you..whoever set this up..It really shows the magic of the animal kingdom..~~

[@oldyellerschannel4676]

Nooooo... the otter wants a MEAL.

[@tamradawn1732]

@@oldyellerschannel4676 oh BS! It wanted to play! And was totally submissive to let the deer know that was all it wanted! Which is way cool

[@stephunnie_EXO]

@@tamradawn1732 learn your facts love. Aside from being cute, they can be vicious killers. It's very possible that the otter WAS trying to get one of the babies. Here's a link if you don't believe it. patch.com/florida/stpete/st-pete-family-horrified-otters-kill-treasured-pet-dog

[@Astrobrant2]

Great video. I was hoping the otter would discover how fun the soccer ball could be.

[@makpazon11]

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

[@peggyhamburg9449]

Mama deer was having none of it. Watch how vigilantly she stays between the otter and her babies. Good and loving mama! That otter was far too persistent to just be playing. It was definitely after the babies.

[@SykingAmerica]

Lol

[@mariaweston5477]

Can he say any more clearly that he wants to play?? So fun to watch!

[@395PRS]

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.

[@jerramy]

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.

[@jamesmartin9401]

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]

it is predator behavior. Similar to this other member of the weasel family kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXWohn5rqKdorKc There is a reason we never trust weasels. They are tricky little predators.

[@janethagaman1998]

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.

[@jojomama7809]

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

[@Animal-qm2ni]

I don’t know which is better the otter having a blast or the twin babies really cute twin deer

[@mswilson1531]

Ooooooooooooo Canada how lucky ye are! 😄😍

[@limpeh394]

marten/mink could kill prey 3 times their size. mother deer is right to be cautious

[@0okamino]

Smart mom. She clearly doesn't trust water-weasels.

[@johngta7172]

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

[@philomalley1510]

That otter wanted to eat those Babies. If mom hadn't been there he would have. Otters are brutal

[@MrRatkilr]

@@philomalley1510 I have yet to see an otter taking down a deer and eating them.

[@MaxNickJeremy66]

Have to agree. This otter was up to no good. As much as you want to attribute human characteristics to animal behavior it would be too much a risk for the doe. Just like the photo of a polar bear with his paw around a husky in a bond of friendship-turned out to be his lunch

[@prbprb2]

I agree with some of the others here. The otter is not playing. Mustelids lull their prey to sleep, by this randomish play, then grab the unsuspecting prey by the throat or back of neck. The otter cannot catch the fawn outright, so it must be deceptive. From the perspective of the otter, he is burning up some calories "playing" and maybe will not catch the fawn with its guard down. But he might get lucky and find an opportunity to pounce.

[@kristinowens4972]

Philip R. Baldwin sorry but I've never heard of deer being on an otters menu. Otters eat fish mostly and since they are so good at catching fish I really doubt they need to go after deer, even baby ones. Trust me I've done scat studies on otters to determine what kinds of fish they were eating, from the scales, and never found even one mammal bone of any species in their scat. Heck I didn't even find frog bones and they would be more an otter size prey than deer. I'm pretty sure that otter was trying to be social, it was showing all the play signs. My guess is either it was young and curious about the deer or for some reason it was separated from its family and was compelled to try and make a relationship with the deer. Otters are very social animals and need companionship.

[@prbprb2]

@@kristinowens4972 Yes, I agree. I don't think that an otter can catch a deer. I just meant that I don't think it is really playing to be cute... You know more than me. :)

[@chrismatacia4304]

Nah, I don’t think I can agree with ya lol but ya can’t really know what exactly mr otter planned to do. But what I know about otters diet and the way they can swim up to 30 mph and a lethal aquatic predator, it is not very likely to get the idea that venison was for dinner! However if marine life is not going on to support this fella birds are not unheard of as becoming the meal of a otter. So what’s to say that a predator such as this fella was not going on a multi level agenda that involved playtime and a long shot at a venison treat,? But my money is that he or she was showing up to reveal the notorious playful and energized personality and make some friends also! Sure wish I had a chance to experience this rare and exciting encounter!

[@prbprb2]

@@chrismatacia4304 Hi Chris, Here is a mustelid playing with a rabbit, except for the last part. Also showing his belly and so forth. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXWohn5rqKdorKc

[@Zimtbiss1]

Might be a hunting technique as well. Reminds me of a stoat jumping around a rabbit like having a brain damage. Rabbit stops being afraid, just sits there, looses interest, and the stoat easily kills it.

Zimtbiss1 My thought as well.

[@deborahporter9731]

wth is a stoat lol

[@kurtvonfricken6829]

Deborah Porter A small version of a mink

[@Sircraig7963]

Last time I saw that behavior from an Otter , it was "playing" with a very large Turtle ,, they played nicely together,,, until the Otter ate the turtle ,, Otters are very calculating vicious hunters .

[@titicatfollies6615]

Unbelievable! How does a very large turtle manage to romp around with a very agile otter? I wish you had filmed it.

[@Sircraig7963]

@@titicatfollies6615 otter eating snapping turtle ...footage on you tube ...see for yourself

[@stvbrsn]

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.”