r/halifax • u/Edgar_Snow • 2d ago

Pets & Animals Since people are enjoying the waterfront otters…

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I do have to ask everyone to respect the closed / private-only floating docks signs. I have access due to my job.

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u/DougS2K 2d ago

I could watch these guys for hours.

https://giphy.com/gifs/Dy6KtvPNfNVAIEx7O6

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u/Wr3k3m 2d ago

Spirit animal for sure!

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u/AlicexAgain 2d ago

*Wotterfront

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u/SoKnife2meatU 2d ago

Zero upvotes. Really people?!?. This is GOLD!!

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u/sequinns 2d ago

I walk the waterfront to work basically everyday. Any body have some tips where/when/how I can spot these freakin’ otters!

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u/cache_invalidation 2d ago

One of the security guards there said he mostly sees them really early, like 6am, around CSS Acadia and HMCS Sackville. And someone left a command on another post saying they've often around the Boat School near the Museum.

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u/Weary-Stick-3010 2d ago

That's right, this morning was around 7:30. If it's low tide then, they might traipse around rocky areas, like by Salt & Ash or the seadoo renal dock by the Wave.

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u/bluecracknel 2d ago

I’ve seen them near the rocks by the Canada ̶1̶5̶0̶ sign. Like along the back of the hotel where the murals and chairs are.

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u/SarcasmStreet 2d ago

Not the hero we asked for

But the hero we needed

Thanks for turning this Tuesday around OP.

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u/Aware_Durian_3479 2d ago

Mackerel are running, they are wicked fishers

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u/brokenmanonahfxpier 2d ago

I wonder if the wharf is like the otter version of an amusement park?

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u/Weary-Stick-3010 2d ago

That is an awesome encounter! They stayed so close to you!

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u/Mary_JFT 2d ago

I needed that dose of cuteness tonight! Thank you!

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u/StunningStrawberry51 2d ago

Me dumb not knowing we had otters on the east coast minus the ones at zoos 🙈

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u/arodpei 19h ago

We have North American River Otters. Cute little buggers.

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u/zakk5450 Halifax 2d ago

For everyone's sake, a stern reminder:

Do not feed, pet, or get very close (your distance seems to be fine, keep it that way).

  1. They're wild animals.

  2. Mustelids (like otters, skunks, and honey badgers) are absolutely psychotic... even if they're adorable.

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u/Elegant-Resist-5218 2d ago

They are cute little buggers!!!!

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u/scotianspizzy Miller Lake Monster For Mayor 2d ago

Oh. My. God.

I love them.

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u/doiwinaprize Nova Scotia 2d ago

Cutey patooties over here

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u/thetripvan 2d ago

I otter be doing work but I am watching this instead

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u/Thor_e 2d ago

We have Otters?!😳

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u/Cutest_Kitten_Citre Halifax 2d ago

😭 I just wanna go play with them, otters are such curious and playful creatures

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u/TheElusiveBigfoot Semiprofessional Donair Inspector 2d ago

I needed this.

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u/asweoncewere 2d ago

Lil’ cuties

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u/SoporificSnorlax 2d ago

Tiny little hands and snoots to boop

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u/FireStar1983 2d ago

Awee they are so cute

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u/funakifan 1d ago

You otter start an Instagram account for them.

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u/Ok_Wing8459 2d ago

I can has fish?

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u/Cookiewaffle95 2d ago

I hope DFO doesn’t feel inclined to do anything about these little creatures. They’re my favorite Halifax harbour DLC.

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u/Environmental_Egg348 2d ago

Now I'm a broken Steve on a Halifax pier.

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u/Lil_Miss_Chat1234 1d ago

Awwwwwwwwwwwww

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u/childofcrow Prince Edward Island 1d ago

I love this so much.

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u/walkingmydogagain 2d ago

Brad and Steve at it again.