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Smooth-coated Otters (Lutrogale perspicillata)
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Two smooth-coated otters, a species that was last seen in 2004 at the Delhi zoo, are among several animals that are set to arrive in Delhi in a slew of exchanges with zoological parks located across the country.
About Smooth-Coated Otter (Lutrogale perspicillata)
- The Smooth-coated otter is an otter species found in most of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
- They are named for their sleek, smooth fur, which distinguishes them from other otter species.
- They have small eyes and ears, strong limbs, a flattened tail, and large, well-webbed paws that make them excellent swimmers.
- Habitat and Distribution: These otters are typically found in freshwater habitats such as rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
- In India, they are seen in regions like Corbett, Dudhwa, Katerniaghat, Kaziranga, Sunderbans, Bhitarkanika, Coringa, Periyar, and Nagarhole.
- These otters are social animals, often living in small family groups consisting of a mated pair and their offspring.
- IUCN Red List: Vulnerable
- Smooth-coated otters are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 in India.
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