Giant otter

phylum	Chordata	The giant otter or giant river otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) is a South American carnivorous mammal. It is the longest member of the Mustelidae, or weasel family, a globally successful group of predators, reaching up to 1.7 metres (5.6 ft). Atypical of mustelids, the giant otter is a social species, with family groups typically supporting three to eight members. The groups are centered on a dominant breeding pair and are extremely cohesive and cooperative. Although generally peaceful, the species is territorial, and aggression has been observed between groups. The giant otter is diurnal, being active exclusively during daylight hours. It is the noisiest otter species, and distinct vocalisations have been documented that indicate alarm, aggression and reassurance. For more information, visit the Wikipedia entry. Get back to Otters
class	Mammalia
infraclass	Eutheria
order	Carnivora
suborder	Caniformia
family	Mustelidae
genus	Pteronura
species	P. brasiliensis

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