How SMART Are Sea Otters? A Marine Biologist EXPLAINS

#otter #joeytheotter #kpassionate
Are Sea Otters Smart? Addressing one of the most common questions that I get! How smart are sea otters compared to other animals? We take a deeper dive into the intelligence of a sea otter and what makes their brains work. And then I show you exactly how we train new behaviors with something that I'm working on with Joey the sea otter!
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[Dirty_Squirrell]

Anyone who watched Kunik lock a keeper in the water area during a feeding time knows exactly how smart they are. lol That was hilarious. She even went for Gandolf to showcase her win over authority.

[TheOsakajo]

King Chonk storming out in frustration is so funny ! He is such a cutie !

[lovemist]

Joey: "I don't want to and you can't make me!" *Cue Joey running away*

[TheCabag]

What a great video!! So many wonderful moments, Jojo's annoyed meeps, him storming out when he got frustrated, his little flippy noises and Katmai's paw tippy taps. Thanks for another great one KP!

[SarahMyers]

So happy to see Joey! I've missed him. I miss the live feed on you tube.

[youdj_app]

5:46, as french man, I am very impressed by your french prononciation haha, tu parles vraiment français? Also I want to warmly thank you for your videos, it is by far the most informative sea otter videos on YouTube, no doubt you are THE expert!! Also there are some very exclusive video footage in there, such a delight! Merci KP :)

[rnp]

Never too much sea otter / marine mammal content. Thank you. I admit I have always wondered what animals think as they interact with us humans.

[LeaXOXO]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I miss that baby so much. It is so good to see him, especially up close. So cool he is learning behaviors now. Definitely fun to watch. Keep posting :-) and thank you!

[carolbignell]

I miss JoJo and Mak soooo much. It's been months!!!

[kai_moonz]

KP works with some genius sea otters 🥰 I love sea otters. Thanks so much KP

[sarahcarter-ali]

King Chonk is making great progress with his training, great video and Katmai s paw tapping gets me every time 😂🐾🐾

[BizzeeBillie]

What a great video! The otter training has been an area of curiosity for me. And how wonderful to see Joey! I've been trying not to say it, but I do miss him. All of the otters are special, but I think Joey has had everyone in master class--teaching us--since he showed up on the scene.

[catc]

Awww Jojo has graduated from daycare/pre-school and moving on to grade school. He'll get it eventually. :) Thank you for posting this. It has been very informative and interesting.

[LoveLivingLoveNow]

Awe, our little chonkers Joey is learning. Thanks for this video. I'm going to watch it again. So much to observe.

[TheAnnaud]

Thanks KP, love to see how to train the sea otters, specially Joey boy! Love him a lot

[dfire]

Of course Katmai is good at complex behaviors. She is queen.

[cherylo]

We're all rooting for you Jojo! Based upon his past, maybe Joey's target should be a boot-- seems he'll file that anywhere 🤣

[minimomma]

This is a great video. Love the finish your pocket snacks comments at the end.

[endangeredmarmot]

Great video, KP! Love the in-depth overview of the training process.

[jamie]

Team flipper all day every day😍. Joey totally thinks that's a toy for him to play with. Katmai with her little claps are adorable.