Field Notes: a Northwest nature blog
One of the reasons many of us live in the Pacific Northwest is the natural wonders that amaze us all. On this blog Seattle Times writers and photographers will share their explorations of the natural world from snowcaps to whitecaps. Write us at fieldnotes@seattletimes.com with your own sightings, questions and wonders to share.
SubscribeBaby sea otter at Seattle Aquarium up to nearly 4 pounds
Here's the latest on the baby otter at the Seattle Aquarium.
Reports Tim Kuniholm from the aquarium: "Mom and pup doing well and loving the snow. Pup weighs 3.89 lbs as of this AM and gender is still unknown for sure."
Mom Aniak and her pup are quite the contented pair, have a look:
Mom and pup snuggle on Friday morning. Photo by Marsha Savery, Seattle Aquarium
The aquarium is open until 5 p.m. today, and will likely resume normal hours tomorrow, Saturday Jan. 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check the website to be sure -- and have a look at more sea otter photos and video.
There are lots more photos and videos on the aquarium's Facebook page, too.
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