The giant otter or giant river otter[4] (Pteronura brasiliensis) is a South American carnivorous mammal. It is the longest member of the weasel family, Mustelidae, a globally successful …

Find out why the world’s largest otter has become endangered. Learn how their webbed feet, fur, and ears are perfectly adapted to their riverine environment.

2025年3月8日 · The title of world’s largest otter belongs to the Giant River Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis). These magnificent creatures can reach an impressive length of up to 6 feet (1.8 …

It has the greatest body length of any species in the mustelid family. The Giant otter has the shortest fur of all otter species; it is typically chocolate brown but may be reddish or fawn, and …

2023年10月9日 · 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 …

3 天之前 · The title of the biggest otter in the world is a bit of a two-part answer, depending on whether you’re talking about modern otters or those that roamed the Earth millions of years …

As the largest otter species in the world, the Giant Otter can reach lengths of up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) and weigh as much as 34 kilograms (75 pounds). To learn more about other otter species …

Giant Otters (Pteronura brasiliensis) reside in small numbers in many countries throughout the central and northern parts of South America. One of the largest carnivores in South America, …

2025年1月14日 · The Giant Otter, the largest otter species, belongs to the Mustelidae family, which includes weasels and ferrets. It can grow up to six feet in length, boasting a sleek, dark …

With only a few thousand of us left in the wild, our biggest populations are in the Guianas and the Peruvian Amazon, especially in the Alto Purús National Park. They call us the “giant river …