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thy sign territory contract to man Bishan for 1 yr then hand over Marina, seems like one group refused then decide the showdown, practically Bishan is/ was the stronghold for the minority group which has grown in slower pace, the other slightly younger leader took the liberty not to surrender Bishan HQ . . . not too sure same group as the recent condo pool invasion. [laugh], ( missing Koi fishes ) still under investigation by Otter-Navy Police

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3 minutes ago, Meanmachine said:

thy sign territory contract to man Bishan for 1 yr then hand over Marina, seems like one group refused then decide the showdown, practically Bishan is/ was the stronghold for the minority group which has grown in slower pace, the other slightly younger leader took the liberty not to surrender Bishan HQ . . . not too sure same group as the recent condo pool invasion. [laugh], ( missing Koi fishes ) still under investigation by Otter-Navy Police

It would be amazing to know if they arrange to meet up for the contract renewal or just pure coincident that they are out in numbers, saw each other and decided to settle it on the spot. 

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58 minutes ago, Picnic06-Biante15 said:

Wonder if this their annually fights ... :wut:

So next year this time, many ppls will line along the river to watch...  :XD:

You’ll have to pay to watch...maciam F1 pricing...tourism dollar our garment won’t let it slip one 

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1 hour ago, Xers007 said:

It would be amazing to know if they arrange to meet up for the contract renewal or just pure coincident that they are out in numbers, saw each other and decided to settle it on the spot. 

They got put place, time and date  :D

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1 hour ago, mersaylee said:

You’ll have to pay to watch...maciam F1 pricing...tourism dollar our garment won’t let it slip one 

Pay $100/- for a front row seat for a five minutes squabble ... :grin:

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4 hours ago, RickyWee said:

https://mothership.sg/2020/03/bishan-marina-otters-fight/

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Two otter families in Singapore got into an epic gang fight in the portion of the canal that cuts through Braddell near Bishan.

The fight on Sunday, March 29 at about noon was between 11 Marina otters on the left and 15 Bishan otters on the right.

Both families clashed like the cinematic final battle scene in Avengers: Endgame, except both sides were squeaking uncontrollably, as if they were chanting poem.

For the first 6 seconds of the video, you can see the otters approaching, but still holding their horses.

Right after that, they squeaked louder and threw themselves headlong into battle:

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Although it looked cute, with all the incessant squeaking and water-splashing antics, the fight spilled over to the grass patch on the side, and was apparently more vicious than it looked.

There were no deaths reported, but some of the otters got injured and were witnessed to be limping after the fight.

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What happened after clash

According to otter watchers, Ottercity, loud squeaks were heard again at about 5pm and both factions fought again, this time in Bishan Park in front of a large crowd of park goers.

The second round ended with the Marina otters being separated into two groups, with one group of six caught on video looking nervous and defensive.

The Marina otters swam around the pond, always calling, and it soon became clear why.

They were calling out for one lost member, who then emerged to join the rest.

By the time night fell, only six of the 11 Marina otters congregated.

It is not known what happened after that.

Background to feud

This particular otter feud is a long-running one that has spanned five years since 2015.

The bigger Bishan otter family of 15 had started out in Bishan Park with just three pups.

In 2015, a big switch happened.

The Bishan otters went south to prime territory Marina Bay and displaced the Marina otters.

The Marina otters remained on the move, travelling between East Coast and Singapore River before relocating to Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park.

Essentially, the two families had switched territories.

This latest skirmish is considered a homecoming of sorts as the Bishan otters swam up Kallang River and are coming back to Bishan Park after spending time in Marina Bay.

As to why they are doing so, it is most likely a fight over territory and access to resources.

Fights between both sides have occurred before, such as in 2018.

Their fight strategies have been scrutinised previously.

Otter mayhem. 

Otterly disgraceful.

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Round them up and put all in a ring cage.  Fight to the death.

We humans will lay side bets with Singapore Pools and bookies. 

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3 hours ago, Picnic06-Biante15 said:

Wonder if this their annually fights ... :wut:

So next year this time, many ppls will line along the river to watch...  :XD:

They have been fighting since 2015 and until today still fight? :o 冤冤相报何时了?! 

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Bishan gang is quite combative and I think they have not lost in the last couple of years. Mainly cos of their numbers and most are adults. The otters in my area have retreated several times in the last 1-2 years.

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