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Asian Small-clawed Otter
Scientific name: Aonyx cinerea

Average lifespan
Up to 16 years

Size
Up to 1.3 m

Distribution
Indo-west Pacific

Did you know?

Asian small-clawed otters have the ability to close their nostrils and ears to block water from rush in while swimming.

To keep themselves warm when swimming, asian small-clawed otters are coated densely with double layers of fur.

Asian small-clawed otters use their strong hind legs to propel in the water and strong tail to steer the direction when swimming.

	Average lifespan Up to 16 years
	Size Up to 1.3 m
	Distribution Indo-west Pacific
	Did you know? Asian small-clawed otters have the ability to close their nostrils and ears to block water from rush in while swimming. To keep themselves warm when swimming, asian small-clawed otters are coated densely with double layers of fur. Asian small-clawed otters use their strong hind legs to propel in the water and strong tail to steer the direction when swimming.