Cape clawless otter Aonyx capensis I live around freshwater and along the coast. I also live around parks and gardens in urban areas.I need fresh water to drink and to clean my fur. I have long fingers on my front feet and no claws. I have some webbing on my back feet to help me swim.I use my strong, thick tail as a rudder when I swim. I have soft, dark-brown fur, a white chin and chest, long white whiskers, and small ears.My fur is thick to keep me warm in winter and cool in summer. I eat crabs, fish, frogs, insects, worms and even shysharks. I am curious and playful. Environmental message: I am wild so please don’t try to feed me or let me get too close to you – I may bite to protect myself. Please do take photographs of me! Tell us what you see Be sure to visit all seven lookout points around the Waterfront to spot interesting animal species. Share your sightings at the V&A Waterfront with your family and friends. Contribute to the V&A Waterfront’s Project on the iNaturalist app. Download the app on the App Store or Google Play Store and join the V&A Waterfront Project.Share your sightings on iNaturalistProject: V&A Waterfront
