Asian Small Clawed Otter

Introduction

Asian small clawed otters is a species of carnivorous
Aonyx on our Earth.
They have small claws that do not extend to the fleshy part of their partially
webbed fingers and toes. This gives them Manuel
dexterity
(the ability to use your hands in a skillful, coordinated
way to grasp and
manipulate objects and demonstrate small, precise movements.)
so that it
can use its paws to feed on mollusks, crabs and other small fish.

Habitat

The Asian small clawed otter is native to South east

Asia, some

of southern India. Including some islands like Sumatra,

Java,Palawan and

Borneo. It lives in freshwater wetlands environment such

as swamps,

meandering rivers, mangroves and big tidal pools, as well

as irrigated

rice fields. It prefers pond areas and bare banks.

Ecology and Behaviour

Asian small-clawed otters are diurnal animals
(active during the day),
found in remote areas, away from human disturbance.
However, some have
adapted to life near villages. They continually groom
their fur to maintain
its insulating qualities. Asian small-clawed otters are
excellent swimmers.
They swim by moving their hind legs and tail. They
‘doggy-paddle’
with all four feet while swimming or floating. When
swimming at a
high speed, they undulate their entire bodies, including
their tails,
up and down while their hind feet steer. They can dive
underwater
for about six to eight minutes. They are often seen
playing (which can be seen at zoos) and sliding on muddy
banks and
in the water in regions where they often visit or live.

Conservation Status

Asian small clawed otters are listed vulnerable on

the IUCN

(International Union for Conservation of Nature), due

to ponds being

replaced by farms, pollution and hunting in some areas.

Characteristics

Asian small clawed otters are the smallest types
of otters in the world.
They’re overall size can range from 70 to 100 cm,
the tail is around
30-35 cm. They weigh around 1 to 5.4 kg. They have
short hair
relatively ranging 2.5 cm, it is soft, dense and velvety.
There nose are
dusky or pinkish colour.

Diet

An Oriental or simply small clawed otter’s diet mainly

consists

on invertebrates, crustaceans and molluscs, but they sometimes feed

on vertebrates and specific amphibians. They feed

on small fish like

catfish and gouramis. The particular amphibians such

as mudskippers

and small non poisonous toads. Crustaceans they crunch

on are crabs,

lobsters as well as freshwater shrimp. Salty seafood that

they swallow

are clams, mussels, oysters and fresh water snail.

Conclusion

So overall Asian small clawed otters are a cute and
interesting type of Aonyx species. They are simple but
complex at the same time. Asian small clawed otters are
the best
and cutest type of otters in my opinion.    

My Feelings About Cross Country

My feelings about cross country is good and bad. First of
all the good thing is that I can chill out after and having
good exercise and everyone cheering for me. The bad thing that sometimes I have stitches which are really annoying to
me because I’m way more use to swimming which is basically
the opposite of running. Also being really puffy,
sweaty,cramps,falling down and turning the wrong way.

Well I like cross country for some things but some of the
things are just really really REALLY annoying. So that was
all my emotions about cross country. And I forgot to say that
I like it when I came 4th, which is  satisfying. Kind of...

My Speech

How to Become a EVIL Super Villain!

Okay, now this is a topic that no one really needs to
know, I think… But for the sake of comedy and
entertainment I’m going to go for the stars, I mean, the
moon because the stars are a little too far, well you know
what I mean. But this! Is How To Become A Super Villain!
(Aren’t you guys suppose to Wooo or yay? Alright never mind…)

In order to become a supervillain you have to have a secret
layer. From a cardboard box to your basement, you name
it! Although you’re parent- I mean your minions won’t let
you, you’ll have to break the rules.
(For shadowing please don’t do this at home)

For breaking rules in front of your servants must
not listen to them unless they’re asking you for apple juice
OF COURSE you say yes, but without the please. Not
listening to them makes them feel mad and want vengeance.
While you in the  sitting in the naughty corner saying in your
mind, “I am learning to become a Megamind!”
(Don’t relate to the movie I don't want to get copyrighted again.)

Now we’re getting into the real naughty stuff.

To become a warrior you will have to fight back like
a kid- I mean MAN! Or wo-man… Well whatever you
get what what I mean. You can fight back from sliding off
your sibli- I mean servants pet mouse called apple off the
table, that will get them furious! But the thing you have
to fight for the most is apple juice and the front seat,
those are gold to your Megamind!

If you know a relative that’s a hero you should join their
side, but then when he really needs help, you shall betray
them. This is called being a traitor. It’s like when your
brother asks for the remote but you hide the remote
somewhere so he can’t find it. It’s quite satisfying.

Some people don’t get the honour of having a cool outfit,
but with flex tap- Oh gosh... (take 2) You can dress up
as a evil witch! You can easily buy the outfit  from the
$2 dollar shop, I always think those shops have the best
quality outfit.

You can build a cardboard robot suit with the help of
your minions. Or, you can copy, well borrow a super villains
style, like darth vader, with the black everything and being
a very well known villain in the world. But just keep in mind,
no capes.

Having a weapon makes you superior in the world.
You can choose ruler, eggs, tomatoes, or even just your hands!
If you feel like it, you should (not) give ‘em a real man’s fight!

So after all being a villian is quite the hard experience,
(including writing this speech,But eventually you’ll get there!
Like everything in this world.

Well, I hope you enjoyed my speech, and just reminding you,
this is a joke. Please don’t do this a home.    

Mary Mackillop Art

Today we did a dot art around a beautiful picture of Mary Mackillop for Mary Mackillop's feast day, it was really fun! I hope you like it.

How I Felt Writing My Speech

Writing my speech was fun but not the best. Speeches are not my favourite but it's alright. My speech was about How to become Evil Super Villain. But I felt very confident about my speech going into the semi finals because it had perfect time and a lot of expression, but at least I still participated! So after all writing a speech is hard but fun, that's my opinions about it.