Here we see a family of river otters as they gather along the banks of a stream. River otters are known to live in family groups consisting of a mother and her young offspring, while sea otters often live in larger groups of up to several hundred individuals.
When found in groups, a collection of otters is called a raft. Being social creatures, otters also engage in various social behaviors, such as playing and grooming each other. However, there are some species, such as the small-clawed otter, that are more solitary and may live in pairs or small family groups.
Bear Taking a Bath
Bears are known to be good swimmers, and they do occasionally take a dip in the water to cool off, catch fish or clean themselves. However, bears do not typically take baths in the way that humans do. They groom themselves by licking their fur to remove dirt and debris.
How cute is this? If you've never seen a bear bathing, this footage from this trail cam is as good a look as you'll get. Cooling off like this and soaking in water helps bears keep their fur clean, healthy, and insulated, which is also important for their survival in the wild.
Wile E. Coyotes
Coyotes are typically found in the desert, but did you know they're highly adaptable animals and can even be found in colder habitats like Alaska and Canada? In general, coyotes prefer areas with a mix of vegetation cover and open space, where they can find food, water, and shelter.
They often den in burrows, hollow trees, or other natural shelters, but they may also use abandoned buildings, culverts, or other man-made structures. Here we see a pair of coyotes marking their territory, which looks like it could be somewhere in the south, maybe Arizona or even in New Mexico.
Deer Fight
When deer fight, they usually use their antlers to spar with each other or engage in head-butting. This we've all heard of and can expect when it comes to deer fighting, but we've never seen or even heard of deer boxing with each other like this! They must have gotten tired of their usual stance so instead they decided to use their hooves.
Deer are not usually aggressive towards each other like this, but behaviors like this are typically used to establish dominance over other males during the mating season. As we can tell, this pair of fighting deer even have an audience, all that's missing is a boxing ring and a referee.
Raccoon's Way of Eating
Raccoons seemingly have a unique way of eating because they have very sensitive front paws that are highly dexterous. This allows them to manipulate food items in a way that many other animals cannot. They are able to grasp and hold onto food items, such as nuts and wild berries.
They also have a relatively weak bite force, which means they may need to use their front paws to hold food while they tear it apart. Raccoons are omnivores, which means they eat both plants and other animals. Their diet consists of a wide variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, insects, small animals, and even human leftovers.