You Really ARE That Tiny, Aren't You, Little Pup?

Sometimes I come across a picture that reminds me just how small otters are - especially the pups! I think this is rescued baby Cali.

Via Alaska SeaLife Center, which writes:

When orphaned or stranded sea otters come into our care, the goal is always to give them the best possible chance at survival. Sometimes that means rehabilitation, expert veterinary care, and release back into the wild. Other times, when pups are orphaned at a younger age than 6 months and don't have the skills to survive in the wild, it means finding them a permanent home in an accredited aquarium or zoo where they can thrive.

Thanks to this network of partners, ASLC otter “alumni” now live in facilities across the country. They continue to receive expert care, inspire thousands of visitors each year, and serve as ambassadors for their wild counterparts. Every single one of these success stories begins here in Alaska with a call to our Wildlife Response Hotline and the tireless work of our animal care staff.

Our current four otter pups were admitted at under 6 months and will be moving to a forever home in the future.