Google Doodle Honors Singapore’s Beloved Otters

• The most famous animal celebrities in Singapore are being celebrated in today’s Google Doodle.
• Although known for their violent tendencies, Singapore’s otters have gained popularity as adorable and beloved social media icons.
• The otters’ fascinating behavior hasn’t stopped them from capturing the hearts of people worldwide.

Singapore’s otter family is the subject of today’s Google Doodle celebrating the country.

Despite their gang behavior and violent tendencies, these otters deserve the spotlight.

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In 2014, otters returned to Singapore after being driven away by pollution and deforestation, as reported by the Washington Post.

These otters gained global fame when they became the stars of a 2016 documentary by Sir David Attenborough, showcasing their daily lives swimming in Singapore’s rivers.

Last year, it was reported by Channel News Asia that approximately 170 otters live in Singapore, divided into seventeen families.

Despite their mischievous behavior and territorial fights with rival families, Singapore’s otters remain beloved at home and abroad.

Residents frequently share their fascination with the otters through social media posts, and dedicated groups such as Otterwatch and Ottercity have emerged to monitor their activities.

These adorable creatures continue to captivate people’s hearts, as demonstrated by their selection as national icons during Singapore’s 51st birthday.

Google has chosen to honor these otters through today’s Google Doodle, showcasing their enduring popularity.