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 ...

The giant river otter had last been seen in Argentina in the 1980s. That was, until Sebastián Di Martino, the director of conservation at Rewilding Argentina, made the discovery of a lifetime ...

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 family of giant otters is pretty much indestructible, so it’s a good thing they're happy just eating fish. Giant river otters (Pteronura brasiliensis) are also known as river wolves.

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 ...

The spectacle of so many flapping white wings was an awesome sight. Moments later, our guide shouted, “Giant River Otter!” We set anchor in the middle of the river, so as not to disturb the ...

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 ...

Why habitually check that inbox or doomscroll social media when you could sit back, relax and watch a pair of river otters paddle about via a livestream? Exactly. The Houston Zoo offers a number ...

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 ...