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Welcome to Mill Mountain Zoo
Roanoke, Virginia
Meet Lara, Daphne, Cleo, our Asian Small-Clawed Otters!
Scientific Name: Aonyx cinerea
Diet: Crabs and mollusks as well as birds and rodents
Habitat: Any body of water that allows for shallow ponds for hunting
Fun Fact: They have about 12 calls that they use to communicate within their social groups
What am I similar to?
The North American River Otter!
Both of these otters are in the family Mustelidae and eat similar food.
Status: Vulnerable
Reasons Why: Due to habitat loss
How Can You help?
By purchasing products from sustainable and reputable sources. Recycled materials are always a good choice!
Go to IUCNredlist.org to learn more about threatened and endangered species.
Where am I from?
Watch this cool video of Asian Small-Clawed Otters at the National Zoo!
Frequently Asked Question:
- How do the Otters find their friends?
Each Otter has its own scent that is as distinctive as a human fingerprint!
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