Anatomically Correct Ahuizotl
The Ahuizotl is a creature from Aztec mythology. It is aquatic, and appears similar to a small dog with grasping forepaws like a raccoon or monkey's, and a very long tail ending with an extra hand. It is capable of mimicking the cries of a human being, holding an adult human down in the water till the human drowns, and eating (and presumably digesting) human nails, eyes and teeth. How close could a world-builder realistically get to a creature with these attributes that could evolve naturally? In particular, what evolutionary pressures and niches could lead to evolving such traits?
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