Monday Mustelid

Southern river otter, Lontra prococax Thomas 1908 [source]

Northern River Otter Lontra canadensis Schreber, 1777. [picture source]

Sea otter, Enhydra lutris Linnaeus 1758 Mother with young. [picture source] And who can resist sea otters holding hands?

African Clawless Otter, Aonyx capensis Schinz 1821 [source] [details]

There are fifty-five species of Mustelid in 24 genera. Each Monday for the next year, I will presenting you with a photo of one of the members of this fascinating Carnivore family. Oriental Small-clawed Otter, Aonyx cinerea Illiger 1815. Click for big version. Bonus image below the fold.