Hunger, displacement, or play? Object manipulation behaviour in Asian small-clawed otters (Aonyx cinereus)
Iwan Evans, Andrew S. Cooke, Jonathan J. Cooper, Beth Ann Ventura
This study examines object manipulation behaviours in Asian small-clawed otters, finding they are more likely play rather than hunger-driven, and more frequent outside their den.
bioRxiv · Nov 14, 2025 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition