Asian small clawed otter by Connor Hulsbosch https://padlet.com/connor3457/d4oiawptnj8u en-us 2017-10-19 22:23:09 UTC 2017-11-22 20:20:30 UTC hello@padlet.com Classafcation connor3457 https://padlet.com/connor3457/d4oiawptnj8u/wish/201980350 The Asian small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinerea syn. Amblonyx cinereus), also known as the oriental small-clawed otter or simply small-clawed otter, is a semiaquatic mammal native to South and Southeast Asia. It is a member of the otter subfamily (Lutrinae) of the weasel family (Mustelidae), and is the smallest otter species in the world.[3] Its paws are a distinctive feature; its claws do not extend beyond the fleshy end pads of its partially webbed fingers and toes. This gives it a high degree of manual dexterity so that it can use its paws to feed on molluscs, crabs and other small aquatic animals.

The Asian small-clawed otter inhabits mangrove swamps and freshwater wetlands in South and Southeast Asia. It lives in extended family groups with only the alpha pair breeding; offspring from previous years help to raise the young. Due to ongoing habitat loss, pollution, and hunting in some areas, it is listed as Vulnerable on the LURCH Red List.[1]]]> 2017-10-31 01:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/connor3457/d4oiawptnj8u/wish/201980350 Appearnce connor3457 https://padlet.com/connor3457/d4oiawptnj8u/wish/201980871 This charismatic mammal, equally at home in the water and on land, is the smallest of the world’s otters (4).  As well as its size, the Asian short-clawed otter can be distinguished from other otters by its small claws (5), after which it is named, and the incomplete webbing between digits.  These tiny claws, which do not protrude beyond the ends of the fingers (2), enhance the manual dexterity of this otter as it handles prey (5).  The Asian short-clawed otter typically has brown fur with a paler underside, although cream-coloured individuals have also been ..]]> 2017-10-31 01:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/connor3457/d4oiawptnj8u/wish/201980871 Diet connor3457 https://padlet.com/connor3457/d4oiawptnj8u/wish/201981243 The diet of the Asian short-clawed otter consists primarily of crabs, other crustaceans, molluscs and fish (2), although frogs, small mammals, snakes and insects are also eaten (6). With their sensitive and dexterous front paws, they dig around in the mud or under stones to find their prey (2).]]> 2017-10-31 01:33:17 UTC https://padlet.com/connor3457/d4oiawptnj8u/wish/201981243 connor3457 https://padlet.com/connor3457/d4oiawptnj8u/wish/201981512 2017-10-31 01:34:58 UTC https://padlet.com/connor3457/d4oiawptnj8u/wish/201981512 Threats connor3457 https://padlet.com/connor3457/d4oiawptnj8u/wish/201985652
The diet of the Asian short-clawed otter consists primarily of crabs, other crustaceans, molluscs and fish (2), although frogs, small mammals, snakes and insects are also eaten (6). With their sensitive and dexterous front paws, they dig around in the mud or under stones to find their prey (2
]]> 2017-10-31 01:41:47 UTC https://padlet.com/connor3457/d4oiawptnj8u/wish/201985652 Habitats connor3457 https://padlet.com/connor3457/d4oiawptnj8u/wish/201986284 Asian short-clawed otter habitat. A truly amphibious animal, the Asian short-clawed otter can be found in, and around, rivers, creeks, estuaries, hill streams, marshes, coastal wetlands (2), mangroves and rice fields (6), often close to human activity (5).]]> 2017-10-31 01:43:27 UTC https://padlet.com/connor3457/d4oiawptnj8u/wish/201986284 connor3457 https://padlet.com/connor3457/d4oiawptnj8u/wish/202754672 2017-11-02 01:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/connor3457/d4oiawptnj8u/wish/202754672 Interesting facts connor3457 https://padlet.com/connor3457/d4oiawptnj8u/wish/202755175 Its fur is the densest of any animal on Earth—an estimated 1 million hairs per square inch. That's because, unlike its fellow marine mammals, it has no blubber to keep it warm. 8. The sea otter is one of the few mammal species on Earth to use a tool to help it hunt and feed.Sep 13, 2010]]> 2017-11-02 01:28:15 UTC https://padlet.com/connor3457/d4oiawptnj8u/wish/202755175 connor3457 https://padlet.com/connor3457/d4oiawptnj8u/wish/202755430 2017-11-02 01:29:57 UTC https://padlet.com/connor3457/d4oiawptnj8u/wish/202755430