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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Stefano Esposito

Shedd wants your help picking a name for one of its rescued sea otters

Shedd Aquarium is seeking the public’s help in choosing a name for one of its two new rescued sea otters. Right now, their names are “926” and “929.” (Provided)

Because “929” isn’t a proper name — unless, perhaps, you’re the child of a Hollywood celebrity — Shedd Aquarium is looking for some help naming one of its rescued sea otters.

Otter 929 and Otter 926 were just 2 weeks old when they were discovered, separately, along the California coast, according to Shedd officials. Neither their mothers nor any other adult otters were anywhere nearby at the time. Staff at the Aquarium of the Pacific took care of the pups before they were brought to Chicago.

The otters are now 9 months old, both female, and have been living behind the scenes at the aquarium.

“Now, both otters have been introduced to the otter habitat and can occasionally be seen by guests that visit the aquarium. As with all sea otters at the aquarium, the newest additions will still have access to behind-the-scenes spaces as well,” Shedd staff said.

If you want to help pick a name — the Shedd animal care team plans to vote for a name for 926 — you have one week. Here are your choices: Jade, Sunny or Willow.

There is no limit on how many times you can vote for a name, but voting closes at 5 p.m. Oct. 31. Expect an announcement on the names on Nov. 1. To vote, go to sheddaquarium.jotform.com/nhelms/name-a-sea-otter/.

Sea otters are the smallest marine species and are members of the weasel family. Adult females can weigh up to 60 pounds, while males might reach 90 pounds.

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