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BRAZILIAN GIANT OTTER [1 record]

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Record 1 1993-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mammals
DEF

Giant (Brazilian giant) otter (Pteronura brasiliensis), very rare species confined to slow-flowing rivers and streams of South America; species endangered as a result of hunting.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mammifères
CONT

La Loutre du Brésil ou Loutre géante (Pteronura brasiliensis) peut être considérée comme la plus grande de toutes les Loutres. En effet, la longueur de son corps dépasse facilement 1 m, et celle de sa queue 60 cm.

Spanish

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