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The giant otter or giant river 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, reaching up to 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in).
Learn about the world's largest otter, its aquatic adaptations, diet, and family life. Find out why this South American species is endangered and how you can help protect it.
Learn about the Giant otter, the largest member of the weasel family, native to South America. Find out how it lives, hunts, communicates, and faces threats in its semi-aquatic environment.
9 de oct. de 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.
Learn about the endangered giant otter, the largest otter species in the world, from South America. Find out its characteristics, threats, conservation status and more from the IUCN SSC Otter Specialist Group.
The giant river otter ( Pteronura brasiliensis) is the largest member of the mustelid family, which includes otters, weasels, and ferrets, and are by far the loudest member of the group. Giant river otters are very sociable and live in families of between 3-10 individuals that hunt together.
In addition to its common name, giant otter, P. brasiliensis has also been called the Guiana flat-tailed otter, winged-tailed otter, and margin-tailed otter. Pteronura brasiliensis moves through the water using different body parts according to its swimming speed.
