Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis)

Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis)

* Family: Mustelidae,

* Subfamily: Lutrinae,

* Genus: Pteronura,

* Species: P. brasiliensis,

* Phylum: Chordata,

* Order: Carnivora,

* Type: Mammal,

* Diet: Carnivore,

* Average life span in the wild: 12 Yrs (Wild). Upto 21 Yrs (In Captivity),

* Size: Up to 6 ft (1.8 m),

* Weight: 50-75 pounds with the male being the larger than the female.

* Protection status: Endangered.

** Giant Otter Found only in small protected areas of the Amazon junge, the Giant River Otter is one of the world's most fascinating endangered creatures.

More Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_Otter

or http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/giant-river-otter/

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Giant
• Otter
• (Pteronura
• brasiliensis)

[dltanner99]

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[Sonyag1]

I'm on team baby otter :)

[Prologicful]

The way they crunch the eyes, brains, bones, blood, and scales of a live fish into a gooey mess and swallow it raw is so cute!