PHOTOS: Sexy gay otters celebrate World Otter Day

Did you know that Wednesday was World Otter Day?

World Otter Day was started by International Otter Survival Fund back in 2009. It’s purpose is to draw attention to the 13 different species of otter, all of which are listed in the IUCN Red List of threatened species as a result of habitat loss, hunting, and people keeping them as pets.

Of course, there’s a 14th species of otter not formally recognized by the IOSF. It is the kind of otter defined by Urban Dictionary as:

A gay man who is very hairy all over his body, but is smaller in frame and weighs considerably less than a bear.

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Grumpy bear ????????? . . . . #hairy #gayginger #gaybear #thescruffyhomo #thebeardedhomo #gayguy #chesthair #hairygay #gayhairy #gayselfie #instagay #gayotter #gayhot #gaymuscle #musclebear #hairychest #hairy #otter #bear #scruffy #powerbottom #bulge #gay #gaybeard #scruff #gingerbeard #pits #gayberlin #hairypits #homo

A post shared by @ mlnvts on May 29, 2018 at 10:01am PDT

We all otter be aware of how much plastic pollution could be avoided by pressuring corporations to package differently! #breakfreefromplastic #dontletcokechokeouroceans #worldotterday2018

A post shared by Greenpeace OC (@greenpeaceorangecounty) on May 30, 2018 at 9:04pm PDT

troublemaker at best, i asked if I could be next… #fortheculture

A post shared by Jupiter Bleu (@_skiedive_drive) on May 31, 2018 at 4:36am PDT

Happy world otter day folks! ?? Did you know these gorgeous creatures are in the same family as weasels, martens and badgers! Otters will breed at around two years old with females having 1 to 2 cubs, sometimes 3! In tonight’s episode we will be featuring some gorgeous otters up in the Shetland Isles! How perfect for world otter day! ? Tune in at 8pm on @bbctwo for all of the otter fun live! Image credit Jamie via Flickr . . . . #worldotterday #otter #otters #ottersofinstagram #mustelid #mammal #shetland #shetlandislands #springwatch #britishwildlife #animalsofinstagram #wildlife #animallovers #wildlifephotography #wildlifephoto #naturelovers #natureloversgallery #nature_sultans #natureisamazing #getoutdoors #getoutside #earthfocus #earthpix #earthcapture #happyhumpday

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Fur is Murder. ??

A post shared by Chris Zivalich (@queenziv) on May 31, 2018 at 5:42am PDT

Happy World Otter Day! #worldotterday #otters #ottersofinstagram #wildlifephotography

A post shared by Chesna Hill (@chesna.hill) on May 31, 2018 at 6:23am PDT

Gasté mucho tiempo tratando de ser lo que el resto quería y esperaba de mí. Pero ese resto no era nadie, sólo un deber social que me limitó en todo mi potencial. Con los años me importó una raja lo que digan y pensaran y comencé a pasarlo bien en este lugar llamado vida #beard #bearded #beardporn #beardsofinstagram #lumbersexual #instabeard #mensposingtrunks #instagay #beardedgay #beardedhomo #gay #homo #gaydude #armpits #model #gaymodel #gaysantiago #gaybear #gayotter #chileno #fashion #style #flashdancers #beardstyle #gaychile #chile #flashdance #sexygay #hotgay #80s

A post shared by Huazzo (@huazzo_1) on May 29, 2018 at 8:19am PDT

The Asian Otter is endangered for habitat loss. . . . . . . . . . . . Photo – Elliot Neep #Amura #Otter #AsianOtter #conservancy #travel #worldtraveler #exploretheworld #animalsofinstagram #animals #naturelovers #animallover

A post shared by Amura Yachts & Lifestyle (@amura.world) on May 31, 2018 at 9:10am PDT

Feeling sun-kissed and bronzed from my time in SF this weekend but excited to be back home in warm LA working on projects and cuddling with my cat. ?

A post shared by G E S S (@itsjustgess) on May 29, 2018 at 12:26pm PDT

Our #mood when it's #WorldOtterDay! ? These adorable creatures are some of the most charismatic marine mammals that capture the imagination and demand the affections of people around the world. Learn more about them on our marine encyclopedia by visiting OCEANA.ORG/MARINE-LIFE! . . . ?: Shutterstock ?: Nathan Pang ?: Keneva Photography ?: Shutterstock #ocean #oceans #cute #otter #seaotter

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[when you realize Summer is almost here. ???, i was low key still tryna hibernate ?] #scruff #la #workout #la #dragqueen #rpdr10 #instascruff #kameronmichaels

A post shared by Joey Roberto Gómez ?? (@joeythebuiilder) on May 30, 2018 at 4:48pm PDT

It’s a day that 'otter-be' every day #worldotterday

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Estate… mi eri mancata??? #sea #venice #ginger #redhead #gayguy #gay #gayboy #gayman #hairyhunk #swim #speedo #gingerbeard #gayginger #fun #relax #gayotter #gayscruff #instaselfie #instagay #model #summervibes #summer #redhot100 #gaylife #gayspeedo #shooting #like #follow #followme

A post shared by Andrea Nani (@andrea_the_ginger) on May 28, 2018 at 10:57pm PDT

Happy #WorldOtterDay ? Above are a few individuals from one group I've had the privilege to study this year. Aonyx cinereus (Asian Short-Clawed Otter) are listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List mostly due to excess man exploitation, pollution and habitat loss. This is similar to other species like Eurasian and Smooth-coated Otters also, because of an extreme decrease in prey biomass due to this over exploitation, it is leaving their chosen habitats unsustainable & therefore affecting their population. There is a significant lack of research into their habitat use and ecology, together with little behavioural studies, Otters are in need of a helping hand! Studying this species has been extremely rewarding & I've definitely fallen in love with them a little bit… (ok, a lot!!) Big or small, new research is key for helping to protect the Lutrinae fam ??

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#InstaScruff #Scruff #Beard #BeardPorn #gayNerd #GayBeard #BeardedHomo #GayScruff #GayGuy #GayFollow #Bearded #GayChicago #GayGeek #GayTop #GayLatino #GayJeep #GayMexico #gayhairymen #InstaBeard #Otter #IAmGay #Instahomo #InstaGay #GayOtter #GayUSA #hairyarmpits #GayEspaña #HairyChest #gaymer #gayworkout

A post shared by Rick Nvz (@ricsuave82) on Jul 5, 2017 at 3:54pm PDT

Happy world otter day everyone!?? #worldotterday2018

A post shared by Grace Lovell (@gracelovell1313) on May 30, 2018 at 5:45pm PDT

Ugh, do I really have to get up and do schoolwork? Can't I just spend all day in bed instead?! . . #gradschool #student #memorialday #holiday #bed #bedhead #gay #hairy #hairychest #mornings #sleepy #bearded #beard #gaybeard #otter #gayotter #scruffy #scruff #iggays #gaysofig #gaymer #gayguy #instagay

A post shared by Devon T (@zsyllepsis) on May 28, 2018 at 6:09am PDT

If you didn’t know it’s World Otter Day, now you do. Happy Otter Day! ? #otters #worldotterday2018 #adorableanimals #iwantone

A post shared by Dayne Haskell (@dhask005) on May 30, 2018 at 1:49pm PDT

Missing the beach #gay #gaycub #gayotter #beard #bearded @thebeardedhomo #fortlauderdale #sebastianbeach #drunkinlove #photoshoot #bikkini #beach #water #sand #memorialday #memories #cub #otter #peach #?

A post shared by Brandon McGrath (@deviousbrandon) on May 30, 2018 at 9:23pm PDT

Happy #worldotterday2018. Singapore has two species. The smooth-coated which has adapted well to Singapore’s urban environment. The small-clawed is only found on Ubin and is nocturnal. My photo of the small-clawed was taken in the Singapore Zoo. #KeepCalmAndLoveOtters #WorldOtterDay

A post shared by Shirley Ng (@kuchinta) on May 30, 2018 at 7:50am PDT

Hmm I don’t wanna get dressed for work #gay #guy #gays #gayguy #gaymen #gayman #gayhairy #gayotter #gaybeard #gayscruff #gayink #gayinked #gaytattoo #gayswithink #gayswithtatts #gayswithtattoos #guyswithtattoos #gayswithbeards #picoftheday #insta #instagram #instagay #instahomo #instafit #instagood #homo #men #scruff #gayfollow #ootd

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