Giant Otter eating fish on the Rio São Lourenço
Here a family of at least 7 giant otters, including one very small cub fished for fun, near their den. They played, whistled and strengthened their familial bonds. Felt blessed to be able to watch these masters of their environment.
The giant otter is a South American carnivorous mammal. It is the longest member of the Mustelidae, or weasel family, a globally successful group of predators, reaching up to 1.7m. Atypical of mustelids, the giant otter is a social species, with family groups typically supporting three to eight members.
Similar species: Carnivorans
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Uploaded Jul 19, 2023. Captured Aug 12, 2022 20:42.
