Everything is going swimmingly in the river otter exhibit in the Perkins Wildlife Center!
The naming contest for the new male otter came to a dramatic close, with the name "Linus" edging out "Harry P. Otter" for the win. Thank you to everyone who voted!
Lucy and Linus have been introduced and get along famously. They can be seen on display together every day, and pass their time playfully wrestling on land and splashing in their pool. During periods of relaxation they have been spotted nuzzling each other.
Linus has recently been showing off a new behavior. With the abundant snowfall in Cleveland, he has been spending a great deal of time sliding around the slippery exhibit on his back. Perhaps this is the first winter he has experienced snow; he is from Louisiana after all. Fortunately, he seems to otterly enjoy it, and visitors and staff alike are delighting in watching him bound and dive through the snow piles.
Michelle Leighty, CMNH Wildlife Specialist
