On social media, many viewers were stunned after a viral video captured a funny moment showing a zoo otter picking up a visitor’s dropped iPhone and bashing it against a rock.
In another viral video shared on Instagram, a visitor filmed the zoo otter causing a stir. The otter picked up the visitor’s dropped iPhone and smashed it on the rock.
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Imagine witnessing an otter aggressively slamming a dropped iPhone against a rock. This unexpected scene unfolded at Lisbon Zoo in Portugal, captivating many visitors.
The zoo otter was captured smashing a visitor’s iPhone.
On Instagram, a user known as @dayoff.meme shared a video showing the otter smashing the visitor’s iPhone.
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The incident occurred when an unfortunate zoo visitor dropped their phone into the otter enclosure.
The Australian media outlet news.com.au shared the video, and the incident quickly drew attention
In the footage, the zoo otter, seemingly displeased with the foreign object, identified the iPhone as an unwelcome intruder. Several videos from different angles captured the otter repeatedly hitting the phone against a rock.
At one point, the otter paused its antics, placing the iPhone on its body while floating in the water.
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However, it soon splashed its face with water, rediscovering the phone. This prompted the otter to resume its aggressive slamming.
It was truly a case of otter chaos!
The video quickly went viral and left viewers with a hilarious moment
In the comment section, many viewers laughed out loud at the otter’s antics, while others expressed their shock at the otter’s chaos.
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One person said: I think it thought the phone’s a toy and it was just playing with it. An adorable otter.
A second wrote: As I read the article I was expecting the otter to do something wonderful like “return to owner”, then…. oh.
While a third commented: Even the animals knows that the smart phones are pure evil & that it destroys us, He was like thank you, you’re not getting It back now.
Otters were captured other funny moments showcasing their tool-using skills.
In the wild, otters are the only marine mammals known for using stone tools. They skillfully crack open mussels, sea urchins, and abalone using rocks, which they balance on their furry chests as anvils.
In a separate amusing incident, an otter was startled awake by a visitor who poked its stomach.
Initially slow to wake, the otter turned its head and was shocked to see a boat full of humans just two feet away.
It raised its paws in what seemed like surrender before splashing around and diving underwater to escape. Laughter erupted from the amused passengers.
The funny moment was captured, and the charm of the otters gained attention, leaving viewers laughing at the otters’ antics
These delightful interactions at the Lisbon Zoo highlight the playful and curious nature of otters. Their intelligence and amusing behavior continue to charm visitors and provide memorable experiences.
What are your thoughts on this otter’s antics? Have you ever witnessed something similar at a zoo?
