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Watch this mother otter teacher her baby how to swim! Otter pups aren’t born with any innate knowledge of how to swim or handle themselves in the water. And since otters depend on water to survive, mom has to teach her babies how to be as home in the water as they are on land.

In March 2010, Audrey, the Columbus (Ohio) Zoo’s North American river otter female, gave birth to three healthy male pups. At around 30 days old, the pups are strong enough to begin their swimming lessons although sometimes, they’re not the most enthusiastic students much like kids everywhere. But they sure are fun to watch!

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