7 Pictures Of Haku, Tokyo’s Newest Celebrity Otter

1. Haku is a 4-month-old river otter.

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2. She’s a new resident at Tokyo’s Sunshine City Aquarium.

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3. Her name translates to “white,” a reference to the color of her fur, which is unique for the species (it generally shades darker as they mature).

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4. Too young to join the adults in the aquarium’s otter exhibit, Haku acts as an ambassador, greeting visitors along with her handler.

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5. She also finds the time to check on her fellow residents.

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6. Like most otters, Haku is naturally curious and friendly, but occasionally likes to play it coy.

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7. Here she is assessing the scene during a quiet moment.

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Warning: Extreme cuteness at the 1:48 mark.

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=hq0asTg9Tdw.

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サンシャイン水族館　天空のオアシスと白い天使

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Hat tip: Zoo Borns

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Sunshine City Aquarium

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