Asian Small Clawed Otter - Sketch and Painting from the Farquhar Collection (circa 1823)
Singapore Stamp Issued 2002
It's no wonder that the paintings commissioned by Farquhar during his time as an official in Singapore and modern day Malaysia were focussed on the diversity of plant and animal life in the region. This part of Asia was one of mega-diversity, with extensive rainforests across the equator.
This species is now classified as vulnerable, due to widespread habitat loss, hunting and pollution - a sad fact of life for any animals that battle for survival in this part of the world that has developed rapidly.
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