It was a a great idea to put these two species together. Stops the orangutans getting bored and depressed. And gives the otters a non threatening predator figure to keep them busy too.
@@thegreywanderer8427 The Orang is gentle and have no intention to harm the otters. But otters are predators and if they view the Orang as food, that would be dangerous. Otters are fierce predators and work together. Luckily, this Orang is able to protect himself/herself.
@@benthekeeshond545Definitely. Playful + predatory = attacks for fun. Of course this can easily come out in play fights, or playing with toys, just look at dogs, but otters are very dangerous to smaller animals, even those they don't want to eat. The orangutan is too big, they would never try to go after one. Otters are also very curious, and confident. This is the reason they had the chance to get to know the orangutan, and likely have developed a real bond. It's just like humans with cats.
the story behind this is that the orang utans where always playing games with visitors and where enjoing human interactions. After the pandemic hit and the zoo was closed they became depressed and stopped eating. One of the zoo keepers then created a river to connect the neighbouring otters with the orang utans. This was the start of a great never before seen friendship between the two species and the monkeys found their joy of life again.
fake news as there are videos of this zoo having otters "play"/harass orang utans together from even 2007 ... and covid isnt THAT long around ..even if it feels like it
@@sagaswp and monkey is a cover term for ALL simiiformes, including "true monkeys" and "apes" >_> ... if one talks about apples call them apples, _...and to whom who may come forth and yell "but its a 'White Transparent' not an apple": may he be eaten by the serpent whose temptations of the apple clouded his judgement!_
@@eyeofthasky No, 'simian' is the cover term for these types of primates. Monkeys have tails. Apes do not. Calling an ape a monkey is like calling an apple an orange. Using 'monkey' as a cover term just makes you sound ignorant. But now I have educated you, and you won't make that same mistake again.
@@sagaswp just look up monkey in a dictionary and u will see that it IS used that way. or just use any language that uses the same word for apes and monkeys, so the whole discussion isnt even possible >_>
I know that they would love to be given some proper clothes like ours, they want to be like us but the best they can go is use a blanket. Donate a 3 piece suit now!
@@Spearcai cant really run fast so i lose, although i will say my feets perk is being nimble, i never really fall over id have to be drunk or tripped to fall over.
Great to see some additional footage of the otters and Orangutan (I footget his name) and Mathew's 'experiment'. Life seems to be good at the Belgium zoo.
The orangutan is a primate, that is, the same order to which humans also belong. So it is particularly intelligent as you can see in the video. And in this, otters can never compete with it. Yet they interact. But the video is interesting because it captures a game, a competition to grab a blanket, chasing each other, a game that strangely attracts and entertains the 2 very different races. Whoever faced these animals, allowing them to interact, is absolutely a genius (if it didn't happen by chance).
I knew I recognised that place. It's in Pairi Daiza, Belgium, about 40 min from where I live and I used to live closer. I went there several times and it's an amazing zoo. I'd recommend visiting if you're close.
I have a feeling that one day, after the zoo closed for the day, that orangutan finally got a hold of one of those otters and threw him like a 50-yard touchdown pass.
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It was a a great idea to put these two species together. Stops the orangutans getting bored and depressed. And gives the otters a non threatening predator figure to keep them busy too.
Love the way the otters move in unison, like some well-trained military unit.
Well they Marine mammals lol. Pretty sure I heard one screaming OORAH.
This clean-shaven Scot has to keep his kilt on at all times to prevent otters from stealing it.
It's like 3 punk teens trying to steal an old homeless man's blanket.
Except the orangutan smells way worse
@@elcabo4557 noup, the orangutan smells better
@@elcabo4557 No you smell way worse than anything
Hahaha
Talk about doing what you hadn't "otter." 😉
The orange haired fella is wearing the colors of his clan. MacDoogle I believe.
Not, MacDoogle. I'm a Grant, and he's a Grant if ever I saw one.
How did that drunken Scotsman get in there?!
@@anonymoushuman8344 ?
MacDangle!
He's definitely been at the whisky
They 100% do intentionally play with each other, super cute! 🫠❤
"alright boys, that blanket would be perfect for the den. We gotta get it"
its so funny, i loved when he was hanging and was just teasing them with the blanket lol.... hilarious
I bet they wind each other up all day everyday 🤣
Otters and orangutans are an awesome combination, they seem to get along so well.
Meanwhile the orangutan thinking: "You f**king little shits!"
It's because orangutans are so gentle and loving & the otters are able to understand that, being highly social and playful themselves.
@@thegreywanderer8427
The Orang is gentle and have no intention to harm the otters. But otters are predators and if they view the Orang as food, that would be dangerous. Otters are fierce predators and work together. Luckily, this Orang is able to protect himself/herself.
@@benthekeeshond545Definitely. Playful + predatory = attacks for fun. Of course this can easily come out in play fights, or playing with toys, just look at dogs, but otters are very dangerous to smaller animals, even those they don't want to eat.
The orangutan is too big, they would never try to go after one. Otters are also very curious, and confident. This is the reason they had the chance to get to know the orangutan, and likely have developed a real bond. It's just like humans with cats.
@@benthekeeshond545 yeah they are strong enough to tear otter bin half if he wanted to lol he in no danger at all
The most adorable game of keep away ever!
This is the funniest and most wholesome thing I've seen all week. LOL.
So adorable!
That was just beautiful to watch. So sweet. Both sides very young.
Men have dogs, orangutans have otters!
Thats otterly ridiculous!
I could watch it all day they need live feed
the story behind this is that the orang utans where always playing games with visitors and where enjoing human interactions. After the pandemic hit and the zoo was closed they became depressed and stopped eating. One of the zoo keepers then created a river to connect the neighbouring otters with the orang utans. This was the start of a great never before seen friendship between the two species and the monkeys found their joy of life again.
fake news as there are videos of this zoo having otters "play"/harass orang utans together from even 2007 ... and covid isnt THAT long around ..even if it feels like it
...Orangutans are apes, not monkeys.
@@sagaswp and monkey is a cover term for ALL simiiformes, including "true monkeys" and "apes" >_> ... if one talks about apples call them apples, _...and to whom who may come forth and yell "but its a 'White Transparent' not an apple": may he be eaten by the serpent whose temptations of the apple clouded his judgement!_
@@eyeofthasky No, 'simian' is the cover term for these types of primates. Monkeys have tails. Apes do not. Calling an ape a monkey is like calling an apple an orange. Using 'monkey' as a cover term just makes you sound ignorant. But now I have educated you, and you won't make that same mistake again.
@@sagaswp just look up monkey in a dictionary and u will see that it IS used that way. or just use any language that uses the same word for apes and monkeys, so the whole discussion isnt even possible >_>
Thank you for posting this. It reminds me of things I needed to be reminded of.
"W8.....this cannae....dis ain' Edinburgh...."
Oh, that orang-utan is teasing those otters! how cheeky. Everyone loves a tug-of-war.
One of the cutest things I've ever seen!
"Keepaway" a game we all enjoy
Those lil blanket thieves! 🥰
I know that they would love to be given some proper clothes like ours, they want to be like us but the best they can go is use a blanket. Donate a 3 piece suit now!
I could watch them all day
Adorable! 🙂
I just love this video!
Nice clip
Hermoso video. Desde Colombia, mil gracias. Parecen niños jugando, son muy divertidos y hermosos.
this just made me realize how much our feet got downgraded compared to theirs. they can climb and hold on to stuff with their feet.
We traded mobility in the trees for distance on the ground.
@@Spearcai cant really run fast so i lose, although i will say my feets perk is being nimble, i never really fall over id have to be drunk or tripped to fall over.
This clip made me smile. Thanks for sharin .
An epic battle
When the kittens want your toddler's blanket. It's otterly ridiculous! 😆 🦦🦧
That's just adorable!💋💕 Never a dull moment there!
Great to see some additional footage of the otters and Orangutan (I footget his name) and Mathew's 'experiment'.
Life seems to be good at the Belgium zoo.
The one otter doing a backward roll was so adorable.
The orangutan is a primate, that is, the same order to which humans also belong. So it is particularly intelligent as you can see in the video. And in this, otters can never compete with it. Yet they interact. But the video is interesting because it captures a game, a competition to grab a blanket, chasing each other, a game that strangely attracts and entertains the 2 very different races. Whoever faced these animals, allowing them to interact, is absolutely a genius (if it didn't happen by chance).
That was adorable.
That is so cute. I needed a good laugh.
The otters are all like, "AY...GIMME MAH BLANKIE BACK!"
They are all having fun.
Lol, fun things to watch them playing.
What a great game with his red hair and his tartan shawl hes the definite scotsman so funny
BATTLE of the CENTURY!
Thanks for the video!
he is taunting the otters was a game.
I knew I recognised that place. It's in Pairi Daiza, Belgium, about 40 min from where I live and I used to live closer.
I went there several times and it's an amazing zoo. I'd recommend visiting if you're close.
Best thing I've seen in ages.
Such a character 😂
Nature playing at its best!!!!
Two of my very favorite animals.
The Wood have a lizard shape
So cute. I love orangutans.
Orangutans thinking
"Mm! Wonder what otter tastes like ."
This video has made my day ! 😊
Swiper, no swiping!
Don't you just hate it when 3 otters try to steal your laundry.
LIKE from Russia!)
It's good to know that Russians, Americans, and people all over the world are enjoying this, no matter what else is happening.
Russia is a terrorist state
Orangutans are just awesome critters.
I can see this all day.
"I can't believe you're playing tug-of-war while I'm trying to be _warm_ and _stylish_!"
How did the drunken Scotsman get into the enclosure?
They have also sense of fun😅
My blanket! 😄❤
Life feels like this except your just the blanket.
and no one talks about how clean he put the blanket around him or her.. like humans would do
GO OTTERS 👍👍🥰😊
Fantastic !
Ooooh, he's so cute!!
Lol mission impossible
Am I just now discovering that there’s some kind of rivalry between orangutans and otters?! 😂😂
always pulling for the orange guy!
The orang-utan said it was like having ant's in the house 😂
"yeah we got it!" "Hurry and hide it!" "Oh no! here he comes!"
"HEY YOU KIDS! GIMME BACK MY BLANKIEEEE!:
No meanness, just some critters having fun. =^[.]^=
Baby orangutan is teasing and playing with the otters.
Wholesome.
Denen wird es nicht langweilig!!👆👆👆👆😍😍😍 Viele Grüsse aus Germany
So wholesome
Two of the best species on the planet.😊
Wrong music. Should be heavy metal.
I would imagine orangutans can't swim, or they'd have little trouble escaping the enclosure.
I remembered the movie "braveheart" 🤣🤣
They cured his depression
Nasty little critters trying to steal his blanket.😅
Giving the Orangutans Otters to bash is a great idea to keep them happy and entertained.
Brave ape.
You dont mess with otters.
bad otters bad otters 😁
Otters can be vicious!
Needs the Benny Hill theme.
There can only be 1 Highlander!
Orangutans and gorillas are my favourite primates.
Thought you said playmates.
They playing!
The otters are lucky enough that its not chimps 😂😂😂
the librarian!
those furry leg snakes wont leave that ginger alone :(
The ginger is enjoying the game too, don't worry :)
They all are friends. They do this everyday showing out for the crowd in style 🫡😎
DANG! I told you I ain't playing anymore!!
I have a feeling that one day, after the zoo closed for the day, that orangutan finally got a hold of one of those otters and threw him like a 50-yard touchdown pass.
HILARIOUS!!!!
Everyone's laughing until that orangutan finally gets its hands on one of them...
Chill it's not chimps
Yeah...they ain't humans
On other videos, otters are vicious defenders. The giant river otters of the Amazon fight back against jaguars and win.
I love so cuts both of you