In the wild they live mostly along the Amazon River and the Pantanal - the world's largest tropical wetland area. Giant otters are an endangered species that were nearly wiped out by poachers because ...

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Zoo Miami announced the passing of Kara, its senior giant river otter on Tuesday. (Zoo Miami) MIAMI – Zoo Miami has announced the passing of Kara, its “Grand Dame” of giant river otters ...