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Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis), Pantanal wetlands, Brazil
IUCN Red List status: endangered. Giant otters are threatened by illegal hunting, habitat loss, competition with humans for fish stocks, and pollution from mining and agriculture.
This otter is part of a group that is regularly fed by the local guides so that tourists can see them.
Canon EOS 20D, Canon 75-300 IS
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fantastic!
thank you :)
– Anthony Brewer
Looks more like the spawn of Satan…incredible teeth!!!
It was not his prettiest moment, for sure :)
– Anthony Brewer
Thankyou for adding this to “Otters and Meerkats”! Also, there is still time to add this to the (extended deadline) ‘Feeding Time!’ challenge :-)
Congratulations on being the joint winner of the Feeding Time $20 challenge at Otters and Meerkats :-)
Bravo Anthony, what a sensational capture, top shot
Congratulations! Featured Aug 06 2011. Great image!!!!
Thanks Sue :)
– Anthony Brewer
28th November 2011
In the Water
Thank you for being a part of the group. ☺☺ (sorry for the late notice!)
Thank you :)
– Anthony Brewer
11 February 2012 – 1 image per 24hrs