A species of otter long considered to be extinct has recently resurfaced—literally. Footage of the "extinct" giant river otter bobbing its head from the water while on an afternoon swim has ...

Reddit users are going crazy about the giant river otter (Pteronura brasiliensis)—an Amazonian giant that can reach up to six feet (1.8 meters) long. That's more than twice as long as a North ...

Fish are supplemented by crustaceans, snakes, and other river creatures. Giant otters live in family groups which include monogamous parents and the offspring from several breeding seasons.

A wild giant otter photographed in the Bermejo River in Argentina's El Impenetrable National Park. This is the first time the species has been seen in Argentina in more than 30 years. Rewilding ...

Life has been unfair to the giant river otter. Although it holds the title of being the world’s longest weasel, it’s classified as endangered. Luckily for a few of the creatures, the Santa Ana ...

It is with bittersweet emotions that Zoo Miami announces the passing of "Kara," Zoo Miami's senior giant river otter. On January 14th, Kara was observed being abnormally lethargic and depressed.

See About archive blog posts. The birth of two giant river otter pups in Florida earlier this year is big news both for their endangered species and the zoo where they were born. The pups -- one ...

A juvenile Giant River Otter (Photo by S James) “The Iwokrama Rain Forest is 371,000 hectares, located in the heart of Guyana. Our mission is to develop strategies for conservation and ...