Asian small-clawed otter News

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April 04, 2025

Meet the Asian Small-Clawed Otter, an Adorable and Social Carnivore ›

There’s a lot to discover about these energetic little predators — here are some fun facts about the species.

Jan. 27 | Giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji had his first taste of bamboo this week!
June 14, 2021

The Science Behind Animal Snacks ›

How do you create a menu that is pleasing to the palates of giant pandas, flamingos and fishing cats?

Asian Small-Clawed Otter Peaches
March 15, 2019

Asian Small-Clawed Otter Dies at Smithsonian’s National Zoo ›

Asia Trail keepers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo are mourning the loss of Peaches, a 7-year-old female Asian small-clawed otter who was humanely euthanized March 11. Over the past eight months, animal care staff had been treating Peaches for a cancerous mass.

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February 09, 2018

Winter Olympics, Animal-style! ›

Congrats and best wishes from our wild and furry team to Team USA at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea!

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June 30, 2017

A Day in the Life of an Asia Trail Keeper ›

Training sloth bears, making an otter puzzle feeder and researching red pandas by studying their poop. It’s all in a day’s work for animal keeper Tallie Wiles! Follow her story for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into a day in the life of an Asia Trail keeper. Asia Trail is home to the Smithsonian's...

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May 10, 2012

Otter Family Makes a Splash at the Smithsonian's National Zoo ›

As the U.S. Olympic Swim Team prepares to go for the gold in London, a new family of Asian small-clawed otters ( Amblonyx cinereus) is making quite a splash of their own at the National Zoo. Eleven otters—two parents and nine offspring—will dive into their new digs this Saturday.