a fictional mangrove, inspired by Danga Bay, Johor
The environment is almost a character itself. Four places do almost everything that happens in Season 1.
The family's central landmark: a huge old ficus tree beside the river. Its enormous buttress roots make sheltered spaces, sandy patches, small caves, climbing walls and hiding places — and the doors to the otter den. Once you recognize it, you always know where home is.
Part 1 · Our Home Among the RootsPart 4 · The Sandy PlaygroundPart 5 · A Golden EveningPart 6 · Our Little World
Underneath the ficus tree, several tunnels connect multiple openings: one toward the river, several hidden among the roots, and one onto the sandy play area. The pups can enter through one hole and pop out of another — which is excellent for chasing games.
Part 1 · Our Home Among the RootsPart 4 · The Sandy PlaygroundPart 5 · A Golden Evening
Wide and calm, with small fish and larger fish, floating leaves, submerged roots, shallow paddling areas and deeper swimming holes. The water is clear enough that you can sometimes watch the otters swimming beneath the surface.
Part 2 · Mama Teaches Us to SwimPart 3 · The Little FishermenPart 6 · Our Little World
A small sandy area beside the den — the pups' favourite playground. They roll, they wrestle, they dry their fur, they groom each other, they chase, and they fall asleep in a pile after all of it.
“Everything was peaceful.”