The child survived.) The widely publicized incident led to a popular belief in Brazil that giant otters can attack and capsize a canoe and tear its occupants to pieces, though no such thing has ...

Giant river otters, often called “River Wolves,” are native to South America and face threats like habitat destruction and fur hunting. Zoo Miami proudly supports Proyecto Arirahnas in Brazil ...

Fish make up most of the giant otter's diet. They hunt alone or in groups, sometimes using coordinated efforts, and must be successful often to meet their daily intake quota. Each animal may eat ...