Small-clawed Otter

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Lifespan

Up to 16 years

under human care.

Diet

Crustaceans and

molluscs. Also small fish, insects, rodents, reptiles and frogs.

Habitat

Freshwater swamps,

meandering rivers, mangroves and tidal pools. Small streams, rivers, marshes, rice paddies, seacoasts and in mangroves.

Range

From India through

Southeast Asia to the Philippines, Taiwan and southern China.

The small-clawed Otter

Together, we protect wildlife

About 80% of carelessly-disposed land waste ends up in our waterways and become a threat to wildlife. In the “Free Aquarius” operation, WRS vets rescued a wild smooth-coated otter pup injured by an ‘O’ ring coiled around her body.

Let’s help the otters and other aquatic creatures by reducing waste generated from single-use plastics. Refill your bottle at water dispensers in our parks. Help spread the message to promote a litter-free environment.

The IUCN Status

Vulnerable

At high risk of extinction in the wild