Move Aside, Keyboard Cat. It's Time for Otters to Take the Stage.

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By Brian Koerber2014-05-29 15:14:11 UTC

Forget the Keyboard Cat; otters are the new musical geniuses of the animal kingdom.

The Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C., recently posted an adorable video of a group of Oriental small-clawed otters enlightening the crowds by pounding on a Casio keyboard.

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The zoo said the instrument was a way for the animals to engage their sense of sight, touch and hearing, but it seems that one otter in particular was extremely enthused by its newfound toy. You'll see what we mean when you watch the video above.

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Topics: animals, Cute, cute animals, funny, Videos, viral video, Watercooler, zoo

Video: YouTube, Smithsonian National Zoo