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Elvis the otter will never be Lonesome Tonight because he’s become a celebrity in his home town and spends plenty of time with people.

Named after the King because of his slicked-back hair and love of performing for crowds, the otter delights tourists and local fisherman on the Scottish island of Mull on the Inner Hebrides.

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Spending time playing around fishing gear in Tobermory harbour, the cute critter has become a genius escape artist, amazing onlookers as he easily wriggles free from ropes and net tangles.

“It is such a wonderful sight and a great thing for the town,” said photographer and Tobermory resident Nic Davies.

“Elvis can be stand-offish but at other times he’s ridiculously inquisitive, usually about food.

“The otter doesn’t seem to be scared of human contact and spends a lot of time on fishing boats looking for scraps.”

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Despite visiting the seaside town for several years, locals have not yet worked out if Elvis is male or female.

The fact the otter disappears for weeks at a time has led many to think he’s male.

“Females tend to stay in the same area instead of patrolling their patch,” said Nic.

During the summer thousands of tourists flocked to the island to see the wild sea otter.

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“Word has got out about it,” said Nic, 50.

“You can hear people saying they have come to see the otter and a lot of people did because it was around so much.”

With food aways on his mind, Elvis has become a big part of the community and is regularly seen on the shoreline or trotting along the road in search of A Little Less Conversation and a bit more food.

“We have to remember it is a wild animal and must be treated with respect,” reminded Nic.

Words by Lucy Tatchell

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