Smooth-coated Otter
Lutrogale perspicillata
Habitat
Rivers, lakes, and wetlands
Weight
7-11 kg
Height
30-40 Cm
Lifespan
15 years
Origin
Indian subcontinent
Status
Vulnerable
Mammal
otter
About the Smooth-coated Otter
A social, aquatic otter with water-repellent fur.
Location in Zoo
Venomous Reptile Exhibit
Feeding Times
Morning and evening
Feeding Habits
Carnivorous (fish, crabs)
Fun Facts
Uses rocks to crack open shellfish!
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Uses rocks to crack open shellfish!
Conservation Status
Current Threats
- Aquatic Mammals Pavilion
Our Conservation Efforts
Wetland conservation
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