The Asian Small-clawed Otter is the smallest of the 13 Otter species, less than a meter long, nose to tail tip and weighing up to 5kg. They are well adapted to aquatic life with a long, streamlined body, short limbs, webbed feet, waterproof fur and tapering tail.
They can close their nostrils and ears under water. Their thick waterproof fur glistens silver while under water, as trapped air bubbles stream off it.
Small-clawed Otters face the same threats as many other animals in Asia, with the biggest being habitat loss.
They are also affected by pollution of waterways, including pesticide run-off from farmland. Water pollution and overfishing reduce the availability of prey species, such as crabs, that the otters eat.
Otters are also poached for the fur trade, as their fur is beautiful, soft and lush.
Beautiful shot and love the processing here Annie.
This reminds me of a village fair I went to many many years ago back when Noah was a lad. There was a tent at the fair and on a sign outside was written "Come in and see the amazing water otter". We all paid our sixpence (told you it was a long time ago) and when we were inside there was a primus stove with a boiling kettle on it. ha ha. Because we all came out laughing it encouraged more people to go in. The money raised went to disabled children so it was worth it.
This reminds me of a village fair I went to many many years ago back when Noah was a lad. There was a tent at the fair and on a sign outside was written "Come in and see the amazing water otter". We all paid our sixpence (told you it was a long time ago) and when we were inside there was a primus stove with a boiling kettle on it. ha ha. Because we all came out laughing it encouraged more people to go in. The money raised went to disabled children so it was worth it.