A Pack of Otters at a New Hampshire Aquarium Are Hand Painting Valentines for Their Fans

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TheLiving Shores Aquariumin Glen, New Hampshire, is home to several little Picassos with paws.

The aquarium’s otters recently spent a day painting valentines for their fans, using bright pink and red otter-safe paint and their furry mitts to make masterpieces.

The artists behind the works are Peanut, Jelly, Saco, Harry, and Teddy. All of the animal painters are Asian small-clawed otters that “are extremely social, intelligent and vocal,” according to the aquarium. For the quintet, painting isn’t just a way to show visitors their appreciation; it’s enriching and entertaining for the otters as well.

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Since the otters are most active in the morning, their painting session started around 8 a.m. Animal caretakers used treats to get the critters ready to create and to encourage the otters to get the paint on the paper. After an otter completed a valentine, they also got a snack for a job well done.

source: people.com