Assertion: otter | /r/CapableOf | close its nostrils
Facets:
value: under water
type: LOCATION
value: to keep out water
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: The otter closes its nostrils and small ears when submerged.
text: They can close their nostrils and ears to keep out water, and have sensitive whiskers to feel out prey even in the murkiest water.
text: Otters are able to close off their ears and nostrils while diving, making them watertight.
text: The otter can close its nostrils and ears under water, and uses the sensitive whiskers around its snout to help locate prey.
text: They close their nostrils and ears when they are underwater.