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25 de jun. de 2024 · Otter, any of 13 species of semiaquatic mammals that belong to the weasel family and are noted for their playfulness. The otter has a lithe and slender body with short legs, a strong neck, and a long flat tail that helps propel it gracefully through water.
- Clawless Otter
Other articles where clawless otter is discussed: mustelid:...
- Marine Otter
In otter: Saltwater otters. The marine otter, or chungungo,...
- Sea Urchins
giant purple sea urchin. See all media. Related Topics: sea...
- Sea Otter
Sea otters feed mainly on sea urchins and on crabs and other...
- North American River Otter
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- Raptors
Raptor, in general, any bird of prey; the term raptor is...
- Clawless Otter
4 de jun. de 2024 · A giant, whiskered otter uses every tool available—teeth and claws—to enjoy its meal. Alexander Perov, Brazil, 2021. Otters join forces to invade a restaurant where the aromatic fare attracts all...
Hace 2 días · The biggest known mustelid to ever exist was likely the giant otter, Enhydriodon. It exceeded 3 m (9.8 ft) in length, and would have weighed in at around 200 kg (440 lb), much larger than any other known mustelid, living or extinct.
16 de jun. de 2024 · Giant otters are social and formidable aquatic hunters. They can grow up to 6 feet long and often hunt in groups to catch fish, crabs, and even small caimans. 10. Electric Eel
3 de jun. de 2024 · Why it matters: Giant otters are considered a keystone predator and essential to naturally maintaining fish populations and Argentina's larger ecosystem.
4 de jun. de 2024 · Giant otters - native to South America - are classified as endangered on the IUCN Red List. Their numbers have dwindled due to factors including poaching, deforestation, overfishing, conflict with fishermen, and issues with hydroelectric dams.
3 de jun. de 2024 · That’s because the zoo has sent one of their giant otters, 8-year-old Rosario, to Argentina to take part in a breeding program to help reintroduce the species to the Iberá Wetlands.