Are Asian small-clawed otters endangered?

Asian small-clawed otters are not listed as endangered yet but they are threatened by habitat destruction and conversion for agriculture, draining of wetlands, hunting for their luxurious fur and pollution from pesticides and heavy metals.

Where are Asian small-clawed otters found?

Sleek, furry and about 2-3 feet long, Asian small-clawed otters live in coastal swamps and wetlands in southeast Asia, China, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Why are Asian small-clawed otters vulnerable?

The Asian small-clawed otter is threatened by poaching for its fur, loss and destruction of habitats such as hill streams, peat swamp forests and mangroves for aquaculture projects.

Where are small-clawed otters found?

These small social otters usually live in extended family groups and can be seen sliding on mud banks and chasing each other through the mangrove swamps and freshwater wetlands of southern India, China and Southeast Asia.

Can I get an otter as a pet?

While they’re widely illegal in the U.S., you may be able to own and care for an otter in some states with the proper permitting. Specifically, Missouri, North Carolina, Florida, Nebraska and a handful of other states appear to allow the private-ownership of otters.

How much does a otter cost?

The Oxford Brookes researchers recorded “160 sale posts from 59 individual sellers in five market groups, with a total of up to 337 individual otters posted for sale.” Siriwat says they found a large price range for baby otters, from around $39 to $203, with an average baby otter costing around $103.

Does the National Zoo have otters?

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is otterly delighted to introduce Coquille, Potomac and Nash — American Trail’s adorable North American river otter pups!

Where do otters live?

River otters are found throughout most of North America from the Rio Grande to Canada and Alaska, except for in arid deserts and the treeless Arctic. They live in riparian zones, often in the same areas as beavers. Their aquatic habitats can be both marine and fresh water: streams, rivers, lakes, ponds and marshes.

Can you own an otter in New Zealand?

Our houses are no home for a wild animal. Learn how we’re tackling it. Snakes, parrots, iguanas, tortoises, and even otters – these are just some of the species suffering as pets around the world. There are legal and illegal sides to the exotic pet trade.

Are giant otters real?

The giant otter or giant river otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) is a South American carnivorous mammal. It is the longest member of the weasel family, Mustelidae, a globally successful group of predators, reaching up to 1.7 metres (5.6 ft).

Do otters smell bad?

Strong odor. Otters have an odor that lingers around them. Their unpleasant smell can permeate a home if they live indoors. They also mark their territory by smearing their feces around, which contributes to the odor.