Giant Otter

The giant otter or giant river 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 1.7 metres. Male giant otters can attain a length of 1.5-1.7m (4.9-5.6ft)

answers to a questions

1.Are giant otters dangerous?

Characins such as piranha species are prey for the giant otter, but these aggressive fish may also pose a danger. Duplaix speculated that piranhas may attack giant otters.

2.Why is the giant otter going extinct?

The giant otter, an endangered apex predator in Amazon river ecosystems, was nearly driven to extinction because of demand for its fur. Following the banning of fur trade, giant otter populations have recovered across South America. However, there are several emerging threats to this sensitive species.

3.Why are giant otters important?

The river otter plays a very important role in the ecosystem. ... This means that through predation, the river otter helps to control the populations of the species it preys on. River otters are also important because they are a key indicator of the health of the ecosystem.