Our animals: Gizi ang Gézu
Family: Mustalidae
Order: Predators
Class: mammals

Length:

40-70 cm

Weight:

2,7-5,4 kg

Nutrition: crayfish, fish and smaller mammals Reproduction: after a 60-70 day-long gestation 1-5 progenies Did you know? It is the smallest type of otter! The oriental (or Asian) small-clawed otter lives in Southeast Asia, South India, South China, Indonesia and the Philippines especially in wet, freshwater habitats and mangrove swamps. Otters choose mate for a lifetime and They bring up the offspring together. Youngsters usually stay with the parents and this way form groups of 10-12. Females are dominant in the group, males usually hunt for food for females and offspring. Watch it! Otters are well-adapted to their aquatic lifestyle; it is demonstrated by their paddles as well. The Oriental (or Asian) small-clawed otter often use their pads and always use them reaching for food. They are very friendly and playful. Habitat: Marshes and watersides Spread: India, Southeast Asia, Indonesia

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