Giant river otters, native to South America’s freshwater habitats, are endangered due to habitat destruction and hunting, according to Magill. Often called “river wolves,” Magill said they ...

Hellbenders, an aquatic animal that’s North America’s largest salamander, are endangered ... of giant salamanders called hellbenders, also known as water dogs or snot otters for their slimy ...

the agency reversed its position and proposed the snot otter for protection under the Endangered Species Act. “The hellbender demonstrates the importance of clean water and healthy aquatic ...

But the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed giving hellbenders protection under the Endangered ... of giant salamanders called hellbenders, also known as water dogs or snot otters for ...