Fun fact: Southern river otters live in freshwater with riparian vegetation. Riparian vegetation protects the water from hot summers and cold winters, shielding the waters so that the aquatic life living there won't become distressed.=(^.^)=
Image 2 : Asian small-clawed otter - Amblonyx cinereus
Fun Fact: asian small-clawed otters are the smallest of all other otter species. They also have whiskers called vibrissae that detects movement of prey in the water. ( ^w^)
Image 3 : Marine otter - Lontra Felina
Fun Fact: Marine otters are the only species with the genus Lontra that is found in marine habitats. Sometimes they even eat fruits! (╹◡╹)
Preparations for Furnal are go, here's an internet darling, the Small Clawed Otter, from last week. These darlings are currently vulnerable due to the exotic pet trade. Let the wild stay wild, cute does not equal a healthy pet.
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I'm very happy with how the viewing area turned out for this otter habitat! You can take the lower path and watch the otters swim underwater, or you can take the upper path to get a view of the whole habitat.
Loutre cendrée - Ce sont des animaux grégaires vivant en groupes familiaux d'une douzaine d'individus. C'est la plus petite espèce de loutre, classées autrefois dans un genre à part.