Zoos don't do this. If you see them interacting with the wild animals this way, they are not accredited and probably not doing a good job of caring for the animals.
Small-clawed otters, like this fellow, are on the endangered list largely due to the illegal pet trade, motivated by social media 'influencers' exactly like this. I really wish Imgur would stop giving these people the attention they want, at the animals' expense.
I mean... Not to 'support' the illegal animal trade at all(I Think we should be hands off)... the animals that humanity has adopted as their companions have done ABSOLUTELY amazing as far as the survival and successes of their species. Even applies to those we use for food(Not really like they have a 'good' life though, so that is a diff argument) - But dogs and cats? Tremendously successful from an evolutionary standpoint. If we did adopt more animals as mainstream pets, we may actually HELP.
This is Chandler from Chandler's Wildlife. He owns a zoo. His otter will be used for educational purposes and eventually maybe even conservation. He has a YouTube channel and a bunch of venomous snakes
Then he should really know better than to post a video like this that makes them look like awesome, adorable pets. It's only going to help increase demand for them.
Look man. You're trying to have your cake and eat it too. If you want people to be interested in conserving different species, they have to see them, they have to feel a connection to them. How do you do that without making people go to a zoo or go on a safari? You make a video and upload it to tik tok or YouTube, the two largest easily reachable audiences on the planet.
It's a compromise. Life isn't all black and white.
I've seen tons of videos from conservationists that stress that while the animals are very cute, they aren't easy to care for and do not make good pets, and that it's harmful for the animal to do so. It's not difficult.
Better safe than sorry. We literally don't need to see otter footage with people to live our lives. Don't give them attention. If you want to see otters watch nature shows and visit/support rescues.
It was in the comment you were literally replying to.
"This is Chandler from Chandler's Wildlife. He owns a zoo. His otter will be used for educational purposes and eventually maybe even conservation. He has a YouTube channel and a bunch of venomous snakes"
*googles Chandler's Wildlife* a look! just like it said!
I do get tired of the experts spouting out about how someone is doing the wrong thing. This could very much be equal to the dog with cropped ears. He could work for a zoo or rescue and is saving this little ones life. But no, immediately a bad guy that has it as a pet.
I think the core of the comment is not to attack the person. As you said, we don't have the context. But the way stuff like these is show will make other people want one of these as pets (the OP wanting it or not), thus stimulating more illegal pet trade.
I mean, at some point, people are responsible for their own actions. I couldn't even count the number of animals the internet has made me want. All the way from cut little weasel to great big giant elephant. But I know it is best if I stick to the ones domesticated. Even then, I realize certain dog breeds are not for me. You need to think about pets before you get one. If you can't do that, a pet probably isn't for you anyway.
ididntgetthejobatfruitloops
The fuck is wrong with people. Stop keeping animals in your fucking house.
ChewyTheWookie
I love other people's otters
Zoenatrios
What an Otter peaceful noise!
TheDoctorIsInside
I see he have had an Tibia compound fracture in the past, maybe even a Fibula fracture.
CrimeSceneShoe
NLOVNI
PlasticFicus
The otters emotional support dude
BoofBoofPass
Are you otter yer mind?!
DippinDerps
Dangerous and amazing and loveable! Water doggos are the best!
ItMayBeHelpfulToNote
Or Kits!?
BigPLLL
He drinks coffee on the pooper?
Debberz
I only came here to hear cute little otter noizes. Succeeded.
heyletsbefriends
Immaletchufinishbutno
Is he from the Pacific Northwest, or Ireland? I can't tell
MAN9000
What happened to his leg!? Those are massive scars!
Nic111111
Get your hearing tested man. They said "have kid". You have a otter kit or pup NOT a kid.
SuperUse
This is @smallwhiteshaq. He has all the good animals on his snap chat 😋 ♡
therealzombiejesus
No it's not... its chandlerswildlife on youtube
SuperUse
This is his sn, duh
MutatedHorse
STOP USING WILD ANIMALS AS PETS FOR YOUR FUCKING SOCIAL MEDIA.
CrimeSceneShoe
He owns a zoo.
FiveShiftOne
Zoos don't do this. If you see them interacting with the wild animals this way, they are not accredited and probably not doing a good job of caring for the animals.
andrewrankin1087360
So I am no doctor, but your kid looks nothing like you. It may be a time for a conversation with the baby's momma
NBRI
Plot twist: The kid's adopted.
andrewrankin1087360
Oh good...i was getting worried
geraltofriva
He screm!
herejusttopointouterrors
otters are cute. keeping them as pets is not. get out of here with this crap -1
therealzombiejesus
He rehabs them
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therealzombiejesus
Chandlerswildlife on youtube
SaganIsMyLordAndSavior
So it's like any other kid.. absolutely adorable as long as it isn't your problem 😅🤎
GiantSquanchy
Yep, just like any otter kid.
Goldensands
If we're talking most animal "kids", sure. Human babies.. are gross.
TheCHIinChicago
*in your opinion. Babies and kids are not gross to everyone.
Goldensands
Gollum is a great character to be fair
TheCHIinChicago
I mean, you're right, but characters that resemble your internal persona really don't exist everywhere.
Goldensands
Sure thing Chi
SailorPupitar
Why is he drinking his coffee while shitting
AnApologeticCanadian
Fucking nasty.
eponra
Excuse me?! How else should you drink your morning coffee?
TimeFoDat
30 minutes before the shitting, how do you think the shitting was made possible?
b0mtombadil
Efficiency
CrimeSceneShoe
A lot of people do
AnApologeticCanadian
That's fucking disgusting. Smell is such a huge portion of taste. Wtf.
Betterbecauseofthem
Otters should be living in rivers and oceans
MaugreOs
*As long as they're releasable
Chilly21
As long as they're not chasing waterfalls.
hnngh
They should stick to the rivers and the lakes that they're used to.
GuitarsAndCodeAndRage
Don’t go chasing otterfalls
Debberz
Djkb6718
NaughtButOne
Small-clawed otters, like this fellow, are on the endangered list largely due to the illegal pet trade, motivated by social media 'influencers' exactly like this. I really wish Imgur would stop giving these people the attention they want, at the animals' expense.
AtmaDarkwolf
I mean... Not to 'support' the illegal animal trade at all(I Think we should be hands off)... the animals that humanity has adopted as their companions have done ABSOLUTELY amazing as far as the survival and successes of their species. Even applies to those we use for food(Not really like they have a 'good' life though, so that is a diff argument) - But dogs and cats? Tremendously successful from an evolutionary standpoint. If we did adopt more animals as mainstream pets, we may actually HELP.
AtmaDarkwolf
(Again, only as far as the view of the success of the species and saving them from extinction)
UnapologeticTeaEnjoyer
This is Chandler from Chandler's Wildlife. He owns a zoo. His otter will be used for educational purposes and eventually maybe even conservation. He has a YouTube channel and a bunch of venomous snakes
VaardArk
I hope he doesn’t put the YouTube channel in with the venomous snakes
xmaneds
Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes.
Vacamariposa8
Florida??
InkyBlinkyPinkyAndClyde
Then he should really know better than to post a video like this that makes them look like awesome, adorable pets. It's only going to help increase demand for them.
UnapologeticTeaEnjoyer
Look man. You're trying to have your cake and eat it too. If you want people to be interested in conserving different species, they have to see them, they have to feel a connection to them. How do you do that without making people go to a zoo or go on a safari? You make a video and upload it to tik tok or YouTube, the two largest easily reachable audiences on the planet.
It's a compromise. Life isn't all black and white.
InkyBlinkyPinkyAndClyde
I've seen tons of videos from conservationists that stress that while the animals are very cute, they aren't easy to care for and do not make good pets, and that it's harmful for the animal to do so. It's not difficult.
GigiDundas
So you watched a 10 second clip and you're positive you got this whole situation pegged as this dude being a trashy influencer? Gfys
4etherling
Better safe than sorry. We literally don't need to see otter footage with people to live our lives. Don't give them attention. If you want to see otters watch nature shows and visit/support rescues.
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Feonir44
https://chandlerswildlife.com/ Took less than 2 seconds to find.
Rayxzerox
It was in the comment you were literally replying to.
"This is Chandler from Chandler's Wildlife. He owns a zoo. His otter will be used for educational purposes and eventually maybe even conservation. He has a YouTube channel and a bunch of venomous snakes"
*googles Chandler's Wildlife* a look! just like it said!
Isthe4thtimethecharm
I do get tired of the experts spouting out about how someone is doing the wrong thing. This could very much be equal to the dog with cropped ears. He could work for a zoo or rescue and is saving this little ones life. But no, immediately a bad guy that has it as a pet.
BoogaYooga
I think the core of the comment is not to attack the person. As you said, we don't have the context. But the way stuff like these is show will make other people want one of these as pets (the OP wanting it or not), thus stimulating more illegal pet trade.
Isthe4thtimethecharm
I mean, at some point, people are responsible for their own actions. I couldn't even count the number of animals the internet has made me want. All the way from cut little weasel to great big giant elephant. But I know it is best if I stick to the ones domesticated. Even then, I realize certain dog breeds are not for me. You need to think about pets before you get one. If you can't do that, a pet probably isn't for you anyway.