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       Trophic interactions of the giant otter 
       By: Ceratodromeus Date: September 15, 2018, 2:37 pm
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       Biology and conservation of the Giant Otter Pteronura
       brasiliensis
       Abstract
       The Giant Otter Pteronura brasiliensis (Zimmermann, 1780) is
       endemic to South America, distributed
       throughout the Orinoco, Amazon and La Plata River basins and
       numerous localities in the
       Guyanas. This otter is the largest member of the family
       Mustelidae, clearly distinguished from other
       South American otter species by morphological and behavioural
       characteristics. Large-scale pelt
       hunting in the 1950s and 1960s led to the classification of the
       species as ‘vulnerable’ by the World
       Conservation Union (IUCN, 1990). Habitat degradation and
       destruction now present the largest
       threat to remaining populations. The current distribution of the
       Giant Otter is presented, emphasizing
       recent information collected in the Amazon Basin. Morphology,
       systematics, habitat,
       behaviour, diet, predation, competition, reproduction,
       development and physiology are discussed.
       New data on habitat use and preference, behaviour and diet in
       northern Amaz6nia are included, and
       recommendations for future conservation measures are made.
       Because of the decimation of the
       Giant Otter in its southern distribution and the habitat
       destruction occurring in the remainder of its
       range, we recommend that this species be elevated to
       ‘endangered’ status in the IUCN Red Data
       Book.
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