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asterwild · 1 year

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The smallest otter species is the Asian small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinereus), measuring in at 65-90 cm (25-35 inches) long, including tail. Unlike most other otters, their front feet are only partially webbed, which along with their short claws contributes to their extreme dexterity. They're known for being playful, charismatic, and social.

Small-clawed otters are considered vulnerable by the IUCN. In addition to threats like habitat loss, reduced food supply, and climate change, these otters are also increasingly impacted by the illegal pet trade.

#id in alt #otters #asian small-clawed otter #wildlife #animals #animal art

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artofmaquenda · 2 years

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From Stardust to Stardust - Asian small-clawed otter for a client :) Thank you so much! I already drew a Giant river otter and it's so cool to see the difference O:

#otter #asian small-clawed otter #small clawed otter

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rabbitcruiser · 10 months

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The Zoo Basel (Zolli) openend to public on July 3, 1874.

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riftclaw · 1 year

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Mackenzie

A very tired guy who just wants to sing.

Posted using PostyBirb

#riftclaw art #anthro #furry #otter #asian small-clawed otter

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uninterruptednonsense · 2 years

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Asian small-clawed otters behind the scenes at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

This charismatic beast is the smallest otter species in the world, but they're threatened by poaching (for the pet trade, though they make horrible pets) and rampant habitat loss and pollution in their native Southeast Asia. Turns out estuaries are a great place for humans to build cities....

(note- I am an intern at the Zoo, this view is not afforded to the public and you should never get this close to wild otters! Keep wild animals wild!)

#asian small-clawed otter #asc otter #otter #columbus zoo

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boldlyzooing · 1 year

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Asian small-clawed otter

Burgers' Zoo, Arnhem

#zoo #animals #mammal #otter #Asian small-clawed otter

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furryservie77-blog · 2 years

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We may see those 2 boys named Rusty and Vega at Catilandi. They're Rusty and Vega, but they were playing together, and reading interesting books at the public library. They met Billie, their friend in the first place and they are just a "trio".

Rusty is a capybara who is independent and tough-talking boy at all times. He likes to soak in the water, playing tag with Vega, meeting Billie, his younger sister, and reading books in the library, and he dislikes Vega's antics, mud, bugs, and snakes (especially anacondas). He is voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch.

Billie is an Asian small-clawed otter who is caring and friendly to her older brother, Rusty. She likes collecting shells, discovering the beach, swimming and being nice to her big brother. She is voiced by Diamond White.

Vega is an African painted dog who is daring and playful at playing sports. He also does playing fetch with Rusty, training, reading books with Rusty, chewing on toys and dog tricks. And at last, he met Clarissa the maned wolf, his obedient girlfriend for his love interest. He is voiced by Miles Bakshi.

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paulpingminho · 25 days

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#Asian small-clawed otter #otter #Smithsonian National Zoo #animal #Washington DC

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ksksksrahrah · 7 months

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#Drawing #kemono friends #asian small clawed otter #i really wanted to draw her other outfit but it makes more sense to wear a swimsuit in water #I used a ref btw!!#Also I think I will start drawing more again starting next week. I miss drawing a lot.

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asterwild · 11 months

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all the otters!

#id in alt #otters #wildlife #world otter day #all the things #even less accurately to scale than the penguin one sorry :(#asian small-clawed otters are tiny and giant otters are big boys. everybody else is just somewhere in between.

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andradrawsstuff · 3 days

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I refined my design for human Marlene a little so here’s her in my main art style ✨

I use the lineless one for tpom stuff but I prefer drawing ppl in this one

#tpom #tpom marlene #the penguins of madagascar #penguins of madagascar #penguins of madagascar marlene #penguins of madagascar human #pom #pom marlene #humanisation #character design #she was inspired a little by Kate Todd #I’m pretty sure she’s an Asian small clawed otter or eurasian otter (i hc she’s a mix)#so I hc she’s Spanish/Indian #partially bc she’s so obsessed w Spanish guitar lmao #but they’re pretty cool cultures and it’s just my take on her character :)

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rabbitcruiser · 2 years

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World Otter Day

World Otter Day is celebrated every year on the last Wednesday of May. This day was founded by the International Otter Survival Fund (IOSF). In 2009, it started as Otterly Mad Week and became International Otter Awareness Day in 2014. In 2016 the annual event evolved into World Otter Day. World Otter Day is observed to raise awareness about otters and their protection.

World Otter Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, 25 May 2022.

Interesting Facts About Otters

Otters are found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica.

These mammals have the densest fur of any animal, with as many as a million hairs per square inch in places.

While most species live in freshwater rivers, lakes, and wetlands; the sea otter and the smaller marine otter are found in the Pacific Ocean.

Their webbed feet and powerful tails act like rudders in the water making them strong swimmers.

There are 13 species of this weasel, the smallest species small-clawed otter weighs 3kg, while the largest species giant otter weighs 45 kg.

When they are in the water, their nostrils and ears close to keep water out.

Their fur is waterproof and keeps them warm in cold water.

While most otter species come ashore to give birth, sea otters are an exception, giving birth in water.

When it is time to nap, sea otters entangle themselves in kelp or sometimes intertwine their feet with other sea otters so they don’t float away.

Did you know that all otters are expert hunters that eat fish, crustaceans, and other critters?

To open shellfish, sea otters float on their back and place a rock on their chest, then smash the mollusk down on it until it breaks open.

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tiifu-ndovu · 8 months

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mustelidsdaily · 7 months

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mustelid otd !! ✨

➤ asian small-clawed otter 🌊🪵

the asian small-clawed otter is the smallest out of the other 13 otter species!

#lil babies!!#otter #otters #asian small clawed otter #mustelid #mustelids #mustelid otd #motd #mustelid.png

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beardedmrbean · 1 year

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Apparently the Santa Barbara Zoo has some sentient squeaky toys

#otters #asian small clawed otter #santa barbara zoo

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juliiluvvsyu · 7 months

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Image 1 : Southern river otter - Lontra provocax

Fun fact: Southern river otters live in freshwater with riparian vegetation. Riparian vegetation protects the water from hot summers and cold winters, shielding the waters so that the aquatic life living there won't become distressed.=(^.^)=

Image 2 : Asian small-clawed otter - Amblonyx cinereus

Fun Fact: asian small-clawed otters are the smallest of all other otter species. They also have whiskers called vibrissae that detects movement of prey in the water. ( ^w^)

Image 3 : Marine otter - Lontra Felina

Fun Fact: Marine otters are the only species with the genus Lontra that is found in marine habitats. Sometimes they even eat fruits! （╹◡╹）

September 19 , 2023(*^o^*)

@meowzerswhirlingsomewhere

#marine biology #ocean #rivers #fun facts #meow #marine science #scientific names #endangered species #aqua life #aquaculture #otters #sea otter #river otter #asian small clawed otter

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