River otters why do most of them use slings and javelins.

[Vilu Daskar]

I just want to know why river otters use slings and javelins.

[Redwallfan7]

I don't know, it's one of those things that Brian left it up to the readers to decide the real reason.

[Lutra]

Problem with slings and javelins?

Anyway, I have a thought as to why they have them.  Javelins, or rapiers, for humans anyway, have been useful in fishing and spearing fish.  The slings, because they use pebbles as projectiles, are easily found by otters in streams and rivers and are easily replenished.  That would be my guess.

[GeminyaTome]

Problem with slings and javelins?

Anyway, I have a thought as to why they have them.  Javelins, or rapiers, for humans anyway, have been useful in fishing and spearing fish.  The slings, because they use pebbles as projectiles, are easily found by otters in streams and rivers and are easily replenished.  That would be my guess.

Actually, I think that the reason otters use slings is because real otters use rocks to pry open clams and shells. Interesting, huh? Things you can learn from the Animal Encyclopedia.....

[Rusvul]

cause slings are awesome! i can use my braided black leather one irl! (with not very high effectivity)

[redwallgurl]

probably since they can use the materials around them to defend themselves

[Stripedog]

Otters have short arms. I think having them throw stones and javelins is more realistic.

[Lutra]

Don't tell that to Grath.