Sea Otter Is Caught Giving A Little Shark A Warm Embrace
Friendship knows no parameters. The special bond that animals share with their favorite humans and other animals is not new to us, but as between prey and predator, it might be hard to believe.
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Strange as it may seem, but love is love. Once your heart beats for a particular being, you cannot question your heart but follow it instead.
Falling in love or being attracted to one that belongs to a different species is called an interspecies relationship. It teaches us, humans, that we can always set aside our differences and live peacefully and harmoniously, if we want to.
Perhaps that is what is being portrayed by this extraordinary sighting in Morro Bay, California, where an adult female sea otter was caught sharing a warm embrace with a small shark and was even kissing it? They were spotted by photographers Alice Cahill and Don Henderson while taking photos of marine life.
The unlikely pair emerged in the water together like lovers giving each other tight hugs and exchanging kisses. According to California's Department of Fish and Wildlife, this was the first-ever documentation of an otter capturing a horn shark.
The pair, however, disappeared after the images were captured. The authorities are uncertain about what happened to both creatures after the incident.
Check the photos below and to see how "loving" this pair appeared to be.
The otter cradles the shark on her chest.
This otter is seen to be wrapping its paws around the horn shark and giving it a tight embrace. That was the first scene that photographers captured after they emerged in the waters.
This was the first sighting of its kind. There was nothing similar to this that was ever reported or recorded yet.
Sea Otter Savvy, a nonprofit organization, said that heard of anything like this before.
The otter kisses the horn shark.
They appear to be like a loving couple, and no one can explain their gestures. The Sea Otter Savvy added that they were unsure of what was going on.
To quote them:
We are not sure which was the case here, but these ‘jaw-dropping’ images are the first known record of a ‘foraging-like' interaction between a sea otter and this creature.
The couple appears to be rubbing nose-to-nose.
Although the otter may have thought of considering the horn shark as her meal, as she was like giving the horn shark some curious nibbles, that as well would be a first. There has been no record about that particular case as well.
Thus, it is clear that even the authorities, after carefully checking on the photos, are also unsure of what was happening. They cannot draw an outright conclusion out of the event.
Some commented that this unlikely relationship is dangerous and may end up tragically but we never know unless we have provided a closer investigation and followed them at the bottom of the waters.
We can only show our appreciation at these jaw-dropping photos.
To date, what brought the little horn shark and otter together in a huge embrace remains a mystery. Nevertheless, the sight was beautiful and heartwarming.
It reminds us of the existence of true love and friendship and it knows no species. Share this wonderful story with everyone and share the love as well.