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nkoi-ya-mai
nko-i-ya-MA-i
otter
French: loutre
Nkoi-ya-mai akangi mbisi na moluka.
The otter caught a fish in the stream.
La loutre a attrapé un poisson dans le ruisseau.
Nkoi-ya-mai — literally "leopard of the water." The otter; its agility and hunting skill earn it this powerful name. Spotted-necked and Congo clawless otters inhabit the river systems; they are shy and rarely seen despite living near fishing communities.
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