The giant river otter, or simply giant otter, is the largest member of the weasel family (also known as mustelids). They can grow to six feet in length and are very imposing creatures when seen out of the water like this, resting on a riverbank. This shot also shows off the characteristic white patch on the chest of the giant otter. Photo taken from a boat while searching for jaguars in the Pantanal of Brazil. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/1250th of a second
This is a tad different from the river otters that claim the waters of Humboldt County as their home. Nice shot, Sean. That must have been an incredible trip to make!
——- Otters are sinuous
——- Antic and amusing enough
——- To make you totter
——- This indeed is another
——- Scale of beast
——- Brought to us through the
——- Magic of Harry Potter .
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The giant river otter, or simply giant otter, is the largest member of the weasel family (also known as mustelids). They can grow to six feet in length and are very imposing creatures when seen out of the water like this, resting on a riverbank. This shot also shows off the characteristic white patch on the chest of the giant otter. Photo taken from a boat while searching for jaguars in the Pantanal of Brazil.
This is a tad different from the river otters that claim the waters of Humboldt County as their home. Nice shot, Sean. That must have been an incredible trip to make!
wow, big feet! Are they webbed for swimming? And such a long tail. Is that like a boat’s rudder?
——- Otters are sinuous
——- Antic and amusing enough
——- To make you totter
——- This indeed is another
——- Scale of beast
——- Brought to us through the
——- Magic of Harry Potter .
Wow what a great pic. ) I didn;t know that these otters got that big. ? ) great pic. )