Sea Otters Crack Open Oysters And Clams

Uni took a crack at oyster shucking.
Because their metabolism is 2-3 times the rate of other mammals their size, sea otters needs to eat about 25% of their weight every day.

[TheWriterNW]

I'm going out for oysters and beers later today... the otters are more than welcome to join me!

[annedwyer]

AMAZING that the otters have learned to use their enclosure to break the shells, since they don't have small stones to hold on their chests. The on-the-back/over-the-head method is REALLY impressive (and cool looking!). Plus, those are some really big, meaty oysters!

[AniFam]

They look sooo excited to eat those oysters and clams~ adorable~💞
Thank you for sharing this video~🤗

[dostagirl]

So cool! This is my first time seeing captive otters being given whole, unopened oysters. Usually just the meat is given in blocks of ice or they're provided clams that have already been opened. What wonderful enrichment.

[seasonsofphilly]

Sea otters are amazing! Takes a lot of work cracking open those oysters.

[catherinebreitfeller]

Such fun loving adorable creatures. They have the best safe home ever. 🥰

[laurenwood]

I love watching these guys opening and eating their little treasures.

[imogen]

Wow! I didn’t know that they lay on their backs to smash those clams.

[davidnierzwick]

We need a petition for Oregon zoo longer videos!
💙❤👍

[Howlingburd]

I cannot handle… the cuteness!!! And they do so much of this on their backs x3

[Cattitudo]

Imagine floating effortlessly while banging your food like a maniac, human could never—

[Literally-God]

I was not expecting that to be as funny and adorable as it was.

[kornbred]

Well if that isn't the cutest thing! Put a smile on my face. 🤗

[StaniaMessanger]

Amazing. Thanks for looking after them 🦦💗

[kennytic_]

I lost it when they started smacking the oysters against the rocks 😍

[cwjalexx]

It’s really impressive that they can open those oysters. It takes quite a bit of force to open them. I’ve seen plenty of new cooks struggle to open them and that’s with an oyster knife, a tool specifically designed to pry open oysters.

[marulucido]

Burst out in laughter after seeing them hit the clams on the rocks

[timobrien]

I'm always worried they are going rap their little knuckles on the rocks.

[ramonlewis]

Awwww It's Like Luz Noceda As A Sea Otter Trying To Crack Open A Clam.

[austingibson]

that otter said 1 way or another im gonna eat this oyster. now open up dang it or enjoy a pounding on the lol