Cartel the Otter is the unusual pet of an English-speaking couple that post videos and pictures of their furry pal on Facebook and Instagram. The owners of Cartel said that they found the baby otter via the internet after it was saved by an unknown man in the wild months ago. Since then, Cartel has appeared in dozens of videos, where it eats, drinks, plays and cuddles.
The story has been picked up by several German-speaking media outlets, who have also told the story of Cartel.
Despite facing criticism for the improper handling of the wild animal online, the owners say that they "are trying hard to make sure he gets to live a quality life."
