Giant otter
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The giant otter or giant river otter is a South American carnivorous mammal. It is the longest member of the weasel family, Mustelidae, reaching up to 1.8 m. Atypical of mustelids, the giant otter is
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Giant otter head from the Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi research institute
A wild giant otter "periscoping" in Cantão State Park in Brazil, showing its identifying throat marks
Skull seen from the side. Short-snouted as usual in mustelids, it has a pronounced sagittal crest, allowing for a very powerful bite in this species.
Neotropical otter
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The neotropical otter or neotropical river otter is a near-threatened otter species found in freshwater systems from Mexico and Central America through mainland South America, as well as the island of
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…turtles, snakes and small caimans. It has no serious natural predators other than humans, although it must compete with other predators, such as the Neotropical otters and various crocodilian species, for food resources. The giant otter has a handful of other names. In Brazil it is known as ariranha, from the Tupi…
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A neotropical otter in Bioparque Ukumarí, Colombia