NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher unveils the names of otter triplets
FORT FISHER, NC (WWAY) — After receiving thousands of votes, the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher has named the otter pups.
The triplet Asian small-clawed otter males are Nyx, Baloo, and Bodhi.
Nyx is the smallest and quietest of the pups born in December. Nyx is shortened for Aonyx which is the genus of Asian small clawed-otters.
Baloo is chunky and was the quickest to develop the aquarium says. Baloo is the loudest and most agile. In Hindi, Baloo means bear.
Bodhi is the longest, said to be sweet with freckles on his nose. Bodhi is a fig tree regarded as sacred by Buddhists and native to India and Southeast Asia.
Otter Ray announced the names during an exciting reveal featuring colorful ice treats made of scallops.
“Ray has been taking part in a lot of exciting predictions, Valentine celebrations and now the name reveal for the pups,” said Kristen Upton, NCAFF Lead Otter Keeper. “Each time we come up with a special enrichment that piques his attention and is also healthy for an Asian small-clawed otter.”
The triplets remain behind the scenes with their parents Milli and Binx.
The pups have started to eat solid foods, swimming in deeper water, and tussling over shells.
In the coming weeks, the Aquarium says they’ll offer the otter pups an opportunity to explore the public habitat.
