( Image Source ) The Asian Small-Clawed Otter, ( Aonyx cinerea ) also known as the Oriental Small-Clawed Otter, can be found in freshwater wetlands and swamps of South and Southeast Asia, as well as in Indonesia and the Philippines. They have slender, short furred bodies, with very small, blunt claws (hence the name). Their feet are not fully webbed, which gives them increased dexterity with their hands. This allows them to catch prey- which includes Crustaceans, Mollusks, small Mammals, and Fish- with their hands rather than just with their mouths like other Otters do. Asian Small-Clawed Otters have a couple more cool features. They are the smallest of all the Otters, weighing in at a maximum of 10lb (4.5kg) and measuring up to 24in (61cm). They are also the most vocal. They make about a dozen different sounds , each with its own specific meaning. They also have excellent vision both above and below water. ( Image Source ) These Otters live in small, female-dominated grou...
New day? New animal! Facts and pics from creatures of all shapes and sizes, all over the world.