The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher invites you to cast your vote on names for some of its newest, cutest residents.
Two months have passed since the aquarium welcomed an all-male trio of Asian small-clawed otters born during a full moon on Dec. 5, 2025.
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As these adorable pups grow, physical differences are beginning to show and they’re starting to develop their own personalities.
The boys share what aquarium officials are calling “very special genetics,” making them “promising additions” to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan program.
Their grandparents, Si and Fun, as well as mom, Milli, are all from Hong Kong.
Si and Fun were confiscated in 2018 by the Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and moved to Ocean Park Hong Kong where they were placed under the professional care of animal experts.
Later that year, Milli was born. She was sent to the Fort Fisher aquarium in January 2024, where she was paired with mate Binx later that year.
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Aquarium staff focus on names that highlight an important connection, such as historical or cultural significance, a species’ history or scientific name, and an attribute, adaptation, or behavior of the animal.
Voters may choose one of the following three groups of name options:
- Koshi, Bheri, and Seti.
- Bo, Eddy, and Reed.
- Nyx, Baloo, and Bodhi.
Meanings of each name, information about each pup, and how to vote are on the aquarium’s website.
The voting deadline is noon Feb. 19.
