SMOOTH INDIAN OTTER
Local name : Jal biladi,Jal marjar
Physical measurements
Length : 120 cm
Weight : 7-12 kg
Gestation :63-65 days
Litter size :1-4
Breeding : Winter
* Description
This otter has long,slim and hairy body including a long tail.Its neck is white,whereas
* Food
It hunts fish,crabs,frogs,rats and waterbirds.
* Distribution
In Gujarat,It occurs it occurs in the river Narmada.
* Habitat
Large rivers and lakes.
* Behaviour
It can be sen catching and eating. It makes a hole near the river bank in which,the female gives birth to young ones.Several families of this otter may come together while fishing.Otters can walk considerably on the land apart from having excellent swimming and diving abilities in Gujarat.
* Signs of presence
One can infer its presence by noticing its droppings/excreta and or pugmarks.
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