Small clawed Otters by danob
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Description
Asian small-clawed otters are the smallest otters in the world. They are predominantly a dark brown with a lighter patch on their throat. They have relatively short hair with their longest hairs at less than an inch in length. The feet of Asian small-clawed otter are very narrow and are only webbed to the last joint and not all the way to the end of the toe. They have very short, blunt claws. The fact that their paws are only partially webbed gives them an excellent sense of touch and coordination. They catch their prey in their paws instead of with their mouth (unlike other otters.)
Asian small-clawed otters live on crabs, mollusks, fish, and small aquatic mammals.
Asian small-clawed otters live in freshwater wetlands and mangrove swamps. They are on land more than any other otter. Asian small-clawed otters are found Southern India, Southern China, Southeast Asia, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Asian small-clawed otters are one of the few social otters. Breeding pairs will stay together for life and both participate in the raising of their young. Young otters will often stay with their parents after adulthood and live together in a small social group of anywhere from 4 to 12 animals. Within these groups, Asian small-clawed otters can be found playing games such as tug-of-war or just sunning themselves. The female Asian small-clawed otter is dominant over the male and the male will hunt for the female and her pups as they develop.
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Comments (47)
Wonderful capture. Brilliant DOF.
Wonderful duo of Otters Dany. They seams really very small, and so cute. But with some big teeth... normal for what they eat, but if you put your hand... It's a funny and incredible animal with a real agility in swimming. Thank you for this photograph and the informations about they. Have a nice night. Hugs.
Beautiful image with impressive animals, well done!
Brilliant clarity on this Dan, wonderful descriptive presentation too.
OOOooooooooooooooooooh beauties!!! I'm melting away once again! I so much love those irresisitble 'lil creatures!! Superb capture Danny!!
excellent composition superb pov.. love these cute creatures.. superb :)..)))
You know, I always love the window into a wonderful world of wildlife that you bring us. But the really cool aspect is the background you post... most enlightening! Nicely done! vote -jay
AWWWWEEEEE! Shuch beautis...and such great mustaches :)....those "Uttrar" =Otters, how tiny are they? Splendid shot, Daniel!
Great creatures and a wonderful shot! V!
WOW!!! What a stunning capture! Such a high quality shot once again. And they sure look sweet dont they? Have a great day #:O)
wonderful capture ! very sweet !
Well, thanks for explanation Dan, it seems that these little otters have (as we say in french) a "damned character" :) A wonderful shot and thanks for all this infos about animals you shoot. Good night Dan, G.
absolutely marvelous!
What an outstanding image, they look almost 3-d, excellent shot... ~V~
This is really cute, great photography!
Wonderful shot Dan.The detail is great and their expressions are full of personality.I love the one in the back.He looks like he's heckling someone!LOL!Excellent.-M :)
Fine photographjy Dan...wonder what they have their eyes on?..!...love it!!!
SO ADoraBLE !! i saw these guys at sea world this week and before my camera broke spent almost an hour trying to capture them and they kept spinning round and round in the water it was hard to get em still wonderful shot!!
Excellent capture!! This is a stunning photo that shows your cute little otters very well! :-) They may have small claws but it looks like BIG teeth...eeks. Glad you were not bitten!! :-) VOTE
Not only is this a stunning photo, but the commentary is beautifully written and so informative. A pleasure to view and read. Thank you!
Sniff! Sniff! I'm so jealous!! VOTe!! ;0)
oh, how sweet. What a beautiful photo!!
A great photo! Thanks for the info about these guys.
Great compo on these cute little guys. Thanks for the info on these beautiful creatures! Aloha~
WOW Really stunning shot!!!
Excellent photo with a very informative commentary. Bravo!
Not only your pictures are beautiful...your research is extensive. Excellent Job. Aloha
Beautiful shot, wonderful detail in it!
Dang, these guys are cute!!!!!!! Superb photography!!!!!!******
Outstanding capture