Giant otter’s description
In the water, I am a dreaded predator, I use my webbed feet, my very sensitive whiskers and my performing eyes to hunt fish. Even if I seem harmless, I sit at the top of the food chain. If I am hungry, I can even attack caimans or snakes !
5 000
Population
Very threatened
Threats
1.5 to 1.8 meter
Size
25 to 30
kilos
Weight
Where do I live ?
I like to swim in the rivers and lakes of the brazilian tropical forest, but I can also be found in Venezuela, in Paraguay or in Guyana.
Which threats ?
Curiosity is a big flaw… When I see a man on my territory, I don’t hide. Hence, I am an easy target for poachers. Moreover, the water quality of my rivers worsens and becomes polluted.
Kiwiwho’s word to save the giant otter
Poaching has been reduced a lot ever since the law protects me. In order to raise my numbers again, the protected areas should be enlarged, the fishermen sensitized about the importance of my presence, and the rivers’ pollution limited.
You too, help us to raise awareness about giant otter’s fate !
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