Otters are mostly nocturnal, but can also be active during the day. Otters live in extended family groups of up to 12 animals with strong bonds between breeding pairs. The female is the dominant partner of the pair. They are very intelligent and curious animals. Otters of all ages like to play both in the water and on land.
Scent glands give the otters a heavy musky smell.
The Asian small-clawed otter is found in Southeast Asia, Southeast China, Malay Peninsula, Southern India, Hainan, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, and Palawan. Habitat Small clawed otters are found in the various rivers, lakes, estuaries, and coastal waters of these countries. These otters spend time on land and in water. They spend more time on land than most otters but will flee to the water in case of danger. The diet of the Asian small-clawed otter in the wild consists mostly of crabs, snails, crayfish, mollusks, and frogs.