Otters are often portrayed as cute and cuddly animals that love to play and hold hands. However, behind their adorable appearance lies a dark and violent nature that can harm humans, animals, and the environment.
One of the most shocking aspects of otter behavior is their tendency to engage in necrophilia, or sex with dead animals. Otters have been observed raping baby seals and drowning them in the process. They also hold each other’s pups hostage for food, sometimes killing them if the mothers do not comply.
Otters are also carriers of a parasite that can infect humans and cause serious neurological disorders. The parasite is called Toxoplasma gondii, and it can cause schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and suicidal behavior in humans. Otters have a high prevalence of this parasite, which they can spread through their feces and urine.
Otters are also voracious predators that can consume up to 25% of their body weight in fish per day. This can have negative impacts on the ecosystem and the livelihoods of fishermen. Otters can decimate fish populations and threaten the survival of endangered species such as abalone and salmon. They also compete with other marine mammals such as sea lions and seals for food.
Otters are not afraid to attack humans and dogs either. In Alaska, there have been several reports of river otters attacking people and dogs without provocation. These attacks can cause injuries and infections, as otters have sharp teeth and claws. Otters can also transmit diseases such as rabies and leptospirosis to humans and pets.
Otters are also susceptible to domoic acid poisoning, a toxin produced by algae blooms that can cause seizures, brain damage, and death. Domoic acid affects the brain and nervous system of animals and humans, and it can contaminate shellfish and fish that are eaten by otters and other marine mammals. Domoic acid poisoning can also affect the behavior of otters, making them more aggressive and erratic.
Otters are not the cuddly, adorable creatures many people think they are. They are violent, rapacious, necrophiliac serial killers who use their intellects for great evil. As one article puts it: “Otters are not wonderful animals. They’re merciless hellspawn who use their intellects for great evil.”
Relevant articles:
– Otters: the violent, necrophiliac, serial-killing fur monsters of the sea, Vox, December 20, 2019
– A group of violent otters is mysteriously attacking people and dogs in Alaska, Live Science, October 4, 2021
– Poisoned Sea Otters in California, CDC, October 5, 2021
– Sea otters are dying from a parasite that can cause brain damage in humans, The Conversation, October 6, 2021