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Giant otter

Animal
The giant otter or giant river otter is a South American carnivorous mammal. It is the longest member of the weasel family, Mustelidae, a globally successful group of predators, reaching up to 1.8 m. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Pteronura brasiliensis
Trophic level: Carnivorous
Mass: 57 – 71 lbs (Male) and 49 – 57 lbs (Female)
Conservation status: Endangered (Population decreasing)
Length: 4.9 – 5.6 ft. (Male) and 3.3 – 4.9 ft. (Female)
Lifespan: 10 to 13 years
Class: Mammalia