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Giant Otter
Pteronura brasiliensis
The Giant Otter is the largest member of the otter family, reaching lengths of up to 1.7 meters (5.6 feet) and noted for its sleek, chocolate-brown fur and conspicuous throat markings. Native to the rivers and lakes of South America's Amazon, Orinoco, and La Plata river systems,…
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- Giant otters are the most social of all otter species and often hunt cooperatively in groups to catch larger prey.
- Giant otters are sometimes called 'river wolves' due to their hunting prowess and teamwork. Each individual has a unique throat pattern, which helps researchers and other otters identify them. They can consume up to 4 kg (9 lbs) of food per day.
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