Q: Where are Asian Small-Clawed Otters found?
SW: They are native to Southeast Asia from northern India to southeastern China, the Malay Peninsula, and parts of Indonesia.
Q: Are they endangered?
SW: This species is listed as "near threatened" by the IUCN. All otters have been exploited for their thick, velvety fur. All species of otters are protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), a worldwide treaty developed in 1973 to regulate trade in wildlife species.
Q: What do they eat?
SW: Asian Small-Clawed Otters feed mainly on crustaceans, mollusks, and frogs.
Q: How big do they get?
SW: Typically this species is about 3 feet long and 7 to 10 pounds.