Giant otter - Wikipedia
WEBThe giant otter or giant river otter[ 4 ] (Pteronura brasiliensis) is a South American carnivorous mammal. It is the longest member of the weasel family, Mustelidae, a globally successful group of predators, reaching up to 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in).
Giant River Otter, Pteronura Brasiliensis, Giant Otter: Facts
WEBOct 9, 2023 · The giant river otter, Pteronura brasiliensis, also known as the giant otter, is the world’s longest, and second-heaviest, otter species. It is native to South America, where it is found in the Amazon, Orinoco, and La Plata river systems.
Giant Otter Facts, Habitat, Diet, Life Cycle, Baby, Pictures - Animal …
WEBThe Giant Otter is a species of large-size endangered otters from South America. At around 6 feet in length, this animal is the world’s largest species of otters. It is a member of the Mustelid family that also includes weasels, skunks, and ferrets, all …
Otter - Wikipedia
WEBThe Asian small-clawed otter is the smallest otter species and the giant otter and sea otter are the largest. They have very soft, insulated underfur, which is protected by an outer layer of long guard hairs. This traps a layer of air which keeps them dry, warm, and somewhat buoyant under water.
Giant Otter - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe Giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) is a South American carnivorous mammal. It is the longest member of the weasel family, Mustelidae, a globally successful group of predators.
Giant Otter - National Geographic
WEBFind out why the world’s largest otter has become endangered. Learn how their webbed feet, fur, and ears are perfectly adapted to their riverine environment.
Giant Otter - Zoo Atlanta
WEBGiant Otter. As the name implies, these are the longest of all otter species. Like other otters, they are highly aquatic and very fast and maneuverable swimmers, enabling them to catch fish as well as manipulate sticks and rocks underwater to find treats such as crayfish. Scientific name: Pteronura brasiliensis. diet: Carnivore.
7 fascinating facts about giant otters - Discover Wildlife
WEBLearn about the largest and most endangered otters in the world, their social behaviour, diet, threats and conservation efforts.
Giant Otter — International Otter Survival Fund
WEBOne of the largest carnivores in South America, the Giant Otter can reach lengths of up to 2 metres, and can weigh in at around 32kg - that's almost double the length of the Marine Otter, and 5 times heavier!
Giant Otter - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
WEBGiant otters are large aquatic carnivores that inhabit rivers and seasonal lakes in South America. They live in family groups, composed of 2-15 individuals, including a dominant breeding pair, non-breeding subadults, and offspring.