Baby Sea Otter Debuts at Chicago Aquarium After Being Found Malnourished and Alone in Alaska

The animal was introduced to the sea otter exhibit in the Abbott Oceanarium at the Shedd Aquarium earlier this week

A baby sea otter has just joined the family of animals at a Chicago aquarium.

Earlier this week, the animal, who has yet to be named, was introduced to the sea otter exhibit in the Abbott Oceanarium at the Shedd Aquarium in Illinois, according to a news release.

The pup was previously discovered in late October in Seldovia, Alaska, where he was found alone and malnourished.

At the time, the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) admitted the baby otter to the Wildlife Response Program, where he stayed until the Shedd Aquarium took him in.

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In his new home, the animal has "grown to around 20 pounds" and is eating "high-quality, sustainable fish," the aquarium said.

The organization added that the baby will soon be given "crabs and clams to learn how to hammer and pry them open."

The Shedd Aquarium also noted that the animal is currently "mastering important skills, such as grooming," which it noted is "a behavior that allows sea otters to survive in cold waters."

Next, the new addition will be introduced to the other rescued otters for socialization at the Chicago tourist attraction.

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“It’s a rewarding moment for the team of caretakers and veterinarians who have been supporting the pup since his arrival to see him adapt to another space and tackle more milestones,” said Lana Gonzalez, manager of penguins and otters at Shedd Aquarium.

“Now that there’s another opportunity to connect to him, this energetic, vocal otter will continue to capture the hearts of our audiences," she added.

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