Simon the Asian small-clawed river otter is one of the most helpful fathers at SeaWorld Orlando, demonstrating an amazingly sensitive side when it comes to caring for his young. He protects his pups, plays with them, brings their mother food, and takes over to cuddle them when their mother takes a break. Simon even helps with swimming lessons: mom pushes the pups into the water and he scoops them out if they appear to be struggling.
This video shows Simon receiving his special award and also him being a great dad through the years. It even includes rare footage — shot two years ago with a tiny night-vision camera concealed inside the otter’s den — of Simon cuddling and playing with his youngsters.
The “Best Dad” winner has fathered several litters through the years, showing these amazing parenting skills each time. Simon and his offspring are all doing great and can be seen in the SeaWorld shows.
Simon the otter wasn’t the only awesome dad at SeaWorld though, you can download a fun poster of top four species at SeaWorld including “Most Empathetic Dad,” “Most Dedicated Dad”, “Most Playful Dad” and “Most Protective Dad.” by clicking here.
Way to go Simon. What a great dad you are. Happy Father’s Day little guy.
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