In Nepal, the world’s smallest otter continues to elude researchers

Mongabay
Dec 22, 2025, 5:34 am285 ptsTop
KATHMANDU — A year ago, the appearance of the Asian small-clawed otter in Nepal created a buzz, given that the species hadn’t been seen in the country in 185 years. Since then, however, it’s disappeared once again, with no confirmed sightings in the past year, leaving researchers flummoxed on the question…

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