Asian Small-Clawed River Otter

The Asian small-clawed otter is the smallest of all the otters. It is under 10 pounds in weight and 2-3 feet in length. An excellent swimmer and diver this otter can stay underwater for over 5 minutes. Surprisingly are not a mainstay in its diet, as it prefers crabs and other shellfish. An otter's fur can is cleaned and well groomed. There is another of shorter underneath that traps air and keeps the skin dry. Social groups usually number less than a dozen members and they stay together through noise and scents.

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