Giant River Otter
Weird and Wonderful Amazonian Wildlife
Giant River Otter
The giant river otter (pups pictured above) can grow to a massive six feet (1.8 metres) in length, and can weigh 70 pounds (31 kilograms) or more. Due to their size and speed they're also known as the 'river wolf' and, sadly, they're currently an endangered species.
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