Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of the Dubai Underwater Zoo's majestic King Crock, a living legend that commands the depths of a 10-million-liter aquatic wonder. This colossal 40-year-old giant, weighing a regal 750 kg, is a true monarch of the waters. As you stand in awe at the ground floor of the Dubai Mall, gazing up to the third level, the King Crock captures your imagination with its prehistoric aura.
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This is the smallest species of otter out of the 13 species that are known. It lives in Asia. When people visit the Underwater Zoo, they can get an exclusive tour of the otters' home and get to know these cute and friendly animals.
A special teaching show about otters is also there.
With a weight of less than 5 kilograms, the Asian small-clawed Otter is the world's tiniest and most endangered Otter species.
They are carnivores and live in streams, rivers, ponds, and rice patties. They eat fish, insects, crustaceans, and snails.
They can eat up to 20% of their body weight every day, which is a lot.
This animal is smart and very good at using tools. For example, it can pick up rocks and use them to crack open shellfish.
