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Published: 2007-02-01 23:23:45 +0000 UTC; Views: 7220; Favourites: 157; Downloads: 1477
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Description Hehe! Just a bit of fun this one. This little otter sure loved having his photo taken, he even gave a big smile for the camera!

Taken at Cotswold Wildlife Park.

Enjoy!

Oriental Short-Clawed Otter - Aonyx cinerea cinerea

This is the smallest otter species and weighs 5Kg.

These otters occur around rivers and coastal waters in family groups of up to 12 animals. They are very vocal, with calls ranging from mewing like a cat to high-pitched whistling.

Unlike the larger otters, they do not swim and catch prey in their mouths, but search through the mud with their forepaws; the prey will be held in their paws whilst they eat.
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Comments: 82

nitsch In reply to ??? [2007-02-04 11:23:06 +0000 UTC]

That's cool! Thanks!

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maplekokob [2007-02-02 15:44:59 +0000 UTC]

Funny!

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nitsch In reply to maplekokob [2007-02-04 11:22:16 +0000 UTC]

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StJoan [2007-02-02 13:38:11 +0000 UTC]

otters have it the best you know, next to house cats, they just have it the best

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nitsch In reply to StJoan [2007-02-04 11:21:18 +0000 UTC]

You are probably right!

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Zarafa [2007-02-02 11:15:16 +0000 UTC]

Seriously cute capture Look like he has a good dentist too - such white teeth

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nitsch In reply to Zarafa [2007-02-03 13:58:26 +0000 UTC]

Hehe! Thanks! Nice looking teeth but very sharp!!!

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minime2210 In reply to ??? [2007-02-02 11:00:12 +0000 UTC]

Hehe looks like he's about to sneeze! How adorable

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nitsch In reply to minime2210 [2007-02-03 13:58:01 +0000 UTC]

Lol! Yes he does!

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Dickie67 In reply to ??? [2007-02-02 10:49:06 +0000 UTC]

fantastic pose

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nitsch In reply to Dickie67 [2007-02-03 13:57:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Dickie!

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DuckOfDeath In reply to ??? [2007-02-02 04:33:51 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Lucky you! The otters in our local zoo seem to always be in motion or asleep. Very nice shot!

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nitsch In reply to DuckOfDeath [2007-02-03 13:57:28 +0000 UTC]

Cheers Dave!

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keikofan93 In reply to ??? [2007-02-02 00:29:39 +0000 UTC]

Hehehe! That's cute! I love otters!

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nitsch In reply to keikofan93 [2007-02-03 13:57:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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HardpointPhotography In reply to ??? [2007-02-01 23:53:10 +0000 UTC]

Wow!!!

there's a photo forum I'm on where I'm known as The Otter King, think its got something to do with the fact I've taken over 700 photos of Otters!

Taken a few at Cotswold and London Zoo and The New Forest Otter & Owl Center

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nitsch In reply to HardpointPhotography [2007-02-03 13:57:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Andy! I'll keep an eye out for some of your otter shots.

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fraughtuk In reply to ??? [2007-02-01 23:52:25 +0000 UTC]

Nice one bud... when did you take this one?

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nitsch In reply to fraughtuk [2007-02-03 13:43:19 +0000 UTC]

Cheers mate. Late last summer I think.

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Torill-Morill In reply to ??? [2007-02-01 23:37:57 +0000 UTC]

Aw, so sweet
Great shot!

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nitsch In reply to Torill-Morill [2007-02-03 13:41:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Earth-Hart In reply to ??? [2007-02-01 23:36:39 +0000 UTC]

Nice one Nick, Daphnie Neville first introduced me to Bea, her short-clawed otter, years ago, they're such characters

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nitsch In reply to Earth-Hart [2007-02-03 13:41:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Will. I just did a google search on Daphne Neville, she seems like a great character! Lucky you getting to meet her.

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Earth-Hart In reply to nitsch [2007-02-03 15:18:46 +0000 UTC]

She's an amazing, funny lady. I've had quite a few laughs with her & Norman

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nitsch In reply to Earth-Hart [2007-02-04 11:27:59 +0000 UTC]

I can imagine.

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Owl-Light In reply to Earth-Hart [2007-02-02 11:22:33 +0000 UTC]

I've met Bea too! Been trying to remember Daphnie's name for ages. Well done Will.

Sorry, I digress, great photo Nick. It did make me smile, they're adorable little animals

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Earth-Hart In reply to Owl-Light [2007-02-02 11:52:02 +0000 UTC]

I met her again last May, on the set of Hot Fuzz, Daphnie & Norman were extras, as I was. I recognized her, & we had a great time reminiscing. A great Lady

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sukh12345 In reply to ??? [2007-02-01 23:32:20 +0000 UTC]

lol. very cute!

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nitsch In reply to sukh12345 [2007-02-03 13:38:37 +0000 UTC]

Cheers!

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wildpaintings In reply to ??? [2007-02-01 23:27:26 +0000 UTC]

i do so love otters, i think they are totally amazing animals and very clever. good shot

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nitsch In reply to wildpaintings [2007-02-03 13:05:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I love the little guys too, they're great!

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