The 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, …

The 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.

Find 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.

The giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) is the largest otter species, reaching up to 1.7 meters in length. It inhabits rivers, lakes and wetlands of the Amazon and Orinoco basins, where it hunts mainly fish …

One 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!

Oct 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 …

The Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) is a symbol of vitality, resilience, and complexity in one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems. With its impressive size, engaging behavior, and strong family …

Giant otters are the largest otter species. In South America, this species is known locally as "lobo del rio" or the river wolf.

With only a few thousand of us left in the wild, our biggest populations are in the Guianas and the Peruvian Amazon, especially in the Alto Purús National Park. They call us the “giant river otter” …

Learn more about the giant otter at the Animal Facts. Here you can learn about their habitat, diet, appearance, behaviour, breeding, status and lifespan.