In the wild, giant river otter families work together to chase off predators like caimans and jaguars, and trespassing otters from rival families Sociallyintegrated otter families cooperate better That's why our otters play together so often – it strengthens the social bonds essential for the survival of the family!Giant otters are an endangered species living in the Amazon, Orinoco, and La Plata river systems in large, gregarious families They have thick fur that caused them to be hunted to near extinctionResponsible tourism is a winwin for giant river otters and people Terra Incognita Every year tourists make the journey deep into the Amazon to see giant river otters in their natural habitat Human activities – including uncontrolled tourism – have landed these fascinating creatures on the IUCN Red List of Threatened
The Giant Otter Giants Of The Amazon By Jessica Groenendijk
