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Public Debut
The first otters born at Perth Zoo , in Western Australia , in 18 years made their public unveiling on Sept. 17 , 2012 , during a health checkup by the zoo ’s veterinary faculty .
Baby Otter!
The otter pups were born on June 19 , 2012 . show here , an 8 - calendar week old whelp at Perth Zoo .
Peeking Out Of Their Home
The pups are start to become more active and adventurous , exploring their inclosure at the zoo .
What’s Going On?
The otters are native to fresh water stream , river , creeks and coastal regions in Indonesia , southernChina , southerly India , the Philippines and Southeast Asia .
Time For A Checkup
At thirteen week old , the otters received a health medical checkup and vaccination .
Wave Hello!
Asian diminished - taloned otters are the smallest of the world ’s 13 otter species , typically weigh just under eight Lebanese pound ( 3.5 kilograms ) when fully grow .
Family Gathering
The specie , which face habitat going in the wilderness , is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species .
