Eighteen Ingenious Pets Mastering Spectacular Tricks and Stunts in a Display of Unmatched Talent

Basketball-Playing Sea Otters

Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) preening itself in Morro Bay Feb. 21, 2007. taken from a kayak on a calm day... this critter got very comfortable with us... so we did not molest it by drifting fairly close. In fact, I discarded many shots because the focus ra. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Mike Baird

Sea otters are known for their playful nature. But Eddie, a resident of the Oregon Zoo, took his playfulness to a whole new level when he learned to dunk a basketball. This wasn't just a cute trick for visitors, but a crucial exercise to help Eddie alleviate arthritis in his elbows. His incredible talent not only entertains but demonstrates the therapeutic power of play.

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