Giant Otter
Pteronura brasiliensis
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Epic
- Observations
- 1,292
- Most observed in
- 🇧🇷 Brazil
- Conservation
- Endangered
Description
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, reaching up to 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in). Atypical of mustelids, the giant otter is a social species, with family groups typically supporting three to eight members.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Giant otter”.