Baby otters swimming to brighten your day! Asian small clawed otters might be the smallest otters in the world, but they're big on personality! These curious little creatures are known for their strong family bonds, playful antics, and of course, their tiny but mighty paws. They use those small claws to dig for crabs, snails, and shellfish. | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Meet the Asian small-clawed otter - the smallest otter in the world! Measuring roughly 90cm from head to tail, Asian small-clawed otters are found in freshwater habitats across south-east Asia. They mostly enjoy a diet of crabs, molluscs and small aquatic animals - as you can see here. Sadly threatened by habitat loss and hunting, Asian small-clawed otters are in decline. We're working with Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment to protect these wonderful animals and safeguard their homes. 📸 FFI |

We’re giving you a behind the scenes look at the design of the Zoo’s new Asian small-clawed otter habitat! Their stunning habitat includes a flowing stream for swimming in, a myriad of places for the otters to nest and hide in – including both real and fabricated tree stumps, and a state-of-the-art indoor area which enables our keepers to provide the very best care to this raft of otters. Our carnivore team leader Lauren explains, “Some of the aspects of the design that were really important to