Asian Small-clawed Otter
Aonyx cinereus
Agile in the water and naturally curious, the Asian small-clawed otter inhabits rivers, wetlands and mangrove forests across Southeast Asia. It lives in close-knit family groups, communicating through a wide variety of vocal calls and cooperating in the search for food. Today, the degradation of aquatic habitats and the illegal wildlife trade supplying the exotic pet market are threatening wild populations.
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Lives in: South and East Asia
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Fun Fact
A PERFECT RAINCOAT
Its fur, with around 1,000 hairs per square millimetre, is waterproof and, by trapping air, acts as a highly effective “blanket” against the cold.


