Bronx Zoo Asian Small-clawed Otters and Pup

Asian small-clawed otters can be found at the Bronx Zoo's JungleWorld exhibit - an award-winning exhibit featuring a number of Asian jungle habitats that highlight the biodiversity found in the jungles of Asia.
Like all otters, the species is well adapted for a semi-aquatic life. Their elongated bodies and webbed feet make it easy for them to propel through the water. They have dexterous paws that aid in finding and consuming food, and their fur is extremely dense and waterproof for temperature regulation.
Asian small-clawed otters have a vast but shrinking Southeast Asian range that spans from India to the Philippines, Taiwan and parts of southern China. The species is classified as “Vulnerable” by IUCN and are threatened by habitat loss and exploitation.
WCS saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. To achieve our mission, WCS, based at the Bronx Zoo, harnesses the power of its Global Conservation Program in nearly 60 nations and in all the world’s oceans and its five wildlife parks in New York City, visited by 4 million people annually. WCS combines its expertise in the field, zoos, and aquarium to achieve its conservation mission.