Giant Otters
The South American otter is the largest in the world, having a length of about six feet. It is only found in the creeks and rivers of Orinoco, La Plata, and the Amazon. These otters are part of the weasel family, with strong tails and webbed feet that enable them to swim dexterously through the water. Giant otters usually eat fish, consuming between six and nine pounds of food per day. They can hunt alone or in groups, enacting coordinated attacks in order to reach their food quota for the day. Giant otters are hunted by humans, leading to a decreased population in the wild.