Giant otter

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/giant-otter

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Giant otter?Estimated to be below 5,000 individuals in the wild, with fragmented distribution
2. What is the scientific name?Pteronura brasiliensis
3. What is the conservation status?Endangered
4. What does a giant otter look like and how big is it?The giant otter can grow up to 1.8 meters long, about the length of a grown‑up. It has thick, velvety fur that keeps it warm in cool river water.
5. How do giant otters live together in families?They live in family groups of three to eight, usually a breeding pair and their babies. The family works together to hunt, watch out for danger, and take care of the young.

Mustelidae: A diverse family of carnivorous mammals that includes weasels, ferrets, badgers, otters, and wolverines.
Diurnal: Describes animals that are primarily active during daylight hours.
Piscivorous: An animal that primarily feeds on fish.
Amphibious: Able to live or operate both on land and in water.