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Meet Buttercup!!

Asian Small-clawed Otter (Aonyx cinereus), family Mustelidae, found in parts of South and SE Asia

This sweet baby Asian small-clawed otter came to us from another zoological facility as a singleton pup. Because Asian small-clawed otters are highly social, she’ll eventually be introduced to our otter group as she grows and settles in. So far, we’ve learned that Buttercup is the queen of side-eye, loves splashing around in her water bowl, and prefers to curl up in her blankets for cozy naps. We’re so excited to watch her grow and can’t wait for you to follow along on her journey!

An Asian small clawed otter (Aonyx cinereus) in Si Phang Ngar National Park, Thailand

Asian Small Clawed Otter (Aonyx cinereus or Lutra cinerea), family Mustelidae, order Carnivora, Khulna, Bangladesh

So have my Animus seawing who I had way to much fun figuring out colors with. @acroporatheseawing