Small clawed Otters by danob

Photography • Animals • posted on Aug 08, 2005

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Description

Asian small-clawed otters are the smallest otters in the world. They are predominantly a dark brown with a lighter patch on their throat. They have relatively short hair with their longest hairs at less than an inch in length. The feet of Asian small-clawed otter are very narrow and are only webbed to the last joint and not all the way to the end of the toe. They have very short, blunt claws. The fact that their paws are only partially webbed gives them an excellent sense of touch and coordination. They catch their prey in their paws instead of with their mouth (unlike other otters.) Asian small-clawed otters live on crabs, mollusks, fish, and small aquatic mammals. Asian small-clawed otters live in freshwater wetlands and mangrove swamps. They are on land more than any other otter. Asian small-clawed otters are found Southern India, Southern China, Southeast Asia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Asian small-clawed otters are one of the few social otters. Breeding pairs will stay together for life and both participate in the raising of their young. Young otters will often stay with their parents after adulthood and live together in a small social group of anywhere from 4 to 12 animals. Within these groups, Asian small-clawed otters can be found playing games such as tug-of-war or just sunning themselves. The female Asian small-clawed otter is dominant over the male and the male will hunt for the female and her pups as they develop. Thanks for taking time to look and any comments you care to make

Comments (47)

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j-dwarf

2:41PM | Mon, 08 August 2005

Wonderful capture. Brilliant DOF.

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nathalie06

2:42PM | Mon, 08 August 2005

Wonderful duo of Otters Dany. They seams really very small, and so cute. But with some big teeth... normal for what they eat, but if you put your hand... It's a funny and incredible animal with a real agility in swimming. Thank you for this photograph and the informations about they. Have a nice night. Hugs.

BorisB

2:49PM | Mon, 08 August 2005

Beautiful image with impressive animals, well done!

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DarkestAngel

2:53PM | Mon, 08 August 2005

Brilliant clarity on this Dan, wonderful descriptive presentation too.

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tibet2004uk

3:16PM | Mon, 08 August 2005

OOOooooooooooooooooooh beauties!!! I'm melting away once again! I so much love those irresisitble 'lil creatures!! Superb capture Danny!!

soulofharmony

3:17PM | Mon, 08 August 2005

excellent composition superb pov.. love these cute creatures.. superb :)..)))

Jay7347

3:34PM | Mon, 08 August 2005

You know, I always love the window into a wonderful world of wildlife that you bring us. But the really cool aspect is the background you post... most enlightening! Nicely done! vote -jay

ModestyB

3:41PM | Mon, 08 August 2005

AWWWWEEEEE! Shuch beautis...and such great mustaches :)....those "Uttrar" =Otters, how tiny are they? Splendid shot, Daniel!

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kenwas

3:46PM | Mon, 08 August 2005

Great creatures and a wonderful shot! V!

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Zacko

4:01PM | Mon, 08 August 2005

WOW!!! What a stunning capture! Such a high quality shot once again. And they sure look sweet dont they? Have a great day #:O)

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marybelgium

4:02PM | Mon, 08 August 2005

wonderful capture ! very sweet !

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Georges_H_Hoens

4:10PM | Mon, 08 August 2005

Well, thanks for explanation Dan, it seems that these little otters have (as we say in french) a "damned character" :) A wonderful shot and thanks for all this infos about animals you shoot. Good night Dan, G.

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CDBrugg

4:21PM | Mon, 08 August 2005

absolutely marvelous!

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1010

4:26PM | Mon, 08 August 2005

What an outstanding image, they look almost 3-d, excellent shot... ~V~

shadymoon

4:37PM | Mon, 08 August 2005

This is really cute, great photography!

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Margana

5:32PM | Mon, 08 August 2005

Wonderful shot Dan.The detail is great and their expressions are full of personality.I love the one in the back.He looks like he's heckling someone!LOL!Excellent.-M :)

Nameless_Wildness

5:33PM | Mon, 08 August 2005

Fine photographjy Dan...wonder what they have their eyes on?..!...love it!!!

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kimariehere

5:40PM | Mon, 08 August 2005

SO ADoraBLE !! i saw these guys at sea world this week and before my camera broke spent almost an hour trying to capture them and they kept spinning round and round in the water it was hard to get em still wonderful shot!!

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maggiemai

6:37PM | Mon, 08 August 2005

Excellent capture!! This is a stunning photo that shows your cute little otters very well! :-) They may have small claws but it looks like BIG teeth...eeks. Glad you were not bitten!! :-) VOTE

PhotoSmith

6:47PM | Mon, 08 August 2005

Not only is this a stunning photo, but the commentary is beautifully written and so informative. A pleasure to view and read. Thank you!

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