Pasir Ris otter family enjoys outing on Changi Beach, juveniles chase each other
A lively otter family recently stole the show on Changi Beach, delighting wildlife enthusiasts and netizens alike. In an adorable display of youthful energy, juvenile otters were seen chasing each other and wrestling on the sand.
Photographer Tan Yong Lin captured the sighting two months ago, making a Facebook post about it on 22 June.
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The encounter involved the Pasir Ris otter family, numbering six in total, which Mr Tan tracks.
He told MS News that there was a period of time when this otter family would enjoy using this particular stretch of beach to rest.
As such, Mr Tan would often head there in hopes of catching sight of them rolling around in the sand.
Image courtesy of Tan Yong Lin
Juvenile otter pounces on another to provoke chase
On this day, the otters had dried off their fur and were relaxing on the beach.
A playful juvenile then deliberately pounced on another, enticing it to start a chase.
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The two youngsters engaged in a game of “catching” up and down the beach
Mr Tan captured numerous high-quality photos of the otters playing every primary school student’s favourite recess pastime.
When the chaser caught the fleeing otter, they started wrestling on the sand and playfully biting.
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The photographer told MS News that the otters usually did chasing and play-fighting until they got tired.
After spending their youthful energy, the juveniles rejoined the rest of their family for nap time.
Image courtesy of Tan Yong Lin
Photographer pleased otter family is doing well
“I was just happy to see this family doing well and being so relaxed,” Mr Tan said of the Pasir Ris otters, who have since reduced their visits to Changi Beach.
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He added that he took all the pictures at a safe distance using a telephoto lens.
Animal lovers on the Singapore Wildlife Sightings Facebook group praised the “fabulous action pics” that Mr Tan had taken.
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Another netizen compared the young otters to kids playing catch with each other.
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Featured image adapted from @ylint on Instagram.
