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Pius Sullivan
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Why the different pelts on the otters?





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Sep 24, 2016 at 09:43 PM
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Fabulous captures. Thanks for sharing.

Alan



Sep 24, 2016 at 09:53 PM
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Absolutely marvelous work ! I have no idea about the different colorations.

Birdie



Sep 24, 2016 at 11:47 PM
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Thanks Birdie.


Sep 25, 2016 at 07:37 AM
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Great series


Sep 25, 2016 at 07:49 AM
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Too cool...great little critters...maybe one got its coat at the thrift store
Eric



Sep 25, 2016 at 07:55 AM
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Thanks Eric.. lol


Sep 25, 2016 at 09:19 AM
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Nice photos of a wonderful animal. Good Work.

1. Otter pelts have some natural coloration differences, primarily caused by age of the animal.

2. Otter fur is not naturally water repellent (like seals, etc.). That's why the spend so much time grooming, to keep it clean and dense and help it work as an insulator. So, as it gets wet, very wet, soakingly wet, it will change how it absorbs and reflects light. This will change its color as well as its overall appearance. Also, being in shade or sun (and sun angle) will change how the fur looks from a color standpoint, especially if it is wet. Notice how sleek the coat looks on your first image as compared to several others. When your take your shower tonight, once your head is wet just run your and over it and "slick it down" with your hand (a single pass). Look in the mirror. Now get it wet again and actively shake your head and look again. Same type of effect.

Post more soon,

Gene



Sep 25, 2016 at 09:46 AM
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Beautifle work Pius. It appears Gene has explained and this is appreciated

Morris



Sep 25, 2016 at 09:58 AM
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Dare I comment, lest I get shot by some silly sniper?

These look like from the same session, but with better PP. On the Nanaimo River?

Best encounter I ever had with river otters was at low tide on the way out to Jack Point. Parents were showing their pups how to catch fish, and let me photograph them for half an hour. If you have not been out to Jack Point, it is a good place to catch cormorants flying around the point. Bit of a hike and less likely to have your vehicle broken into if you park on the main road to ferry terminal.

Tony



Sep 25, 2016 at 10:40 AM
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dunno but nice pics


Sep 25, 2016 at 05:14 PM
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These are all very nice Pius ~ Ron


Sep 25, 2016 at 07:00 PM
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A very enjoyable thread!
BB



Sep 25, 2016 at 07:36 PM
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Thanks Tony, will definitely check that area out.

Pius



Sep 25, 2016 at 09:30 PM
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thanks everyone, for the comments.


Sep 25, 2016 at 09:30 PM
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nice lookin otters Pius


Sep 26, 2016 at 03:50 AM





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