giant otter

American  

noun

1. a large brown South American river otter, Pteronura brasiliensis, having a creamy chest patch and a long flat tail with a flanged border, hunted for its hide: now greatly reduced in number and endangered in some areas.

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Etymology

Origin of giant otter

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

They were shocked to discover a wild giant otter swimming in the river.

From NewsForKids.net

The giant otter – globally endangered and extinct in Argentina – is the latest rewilding project: last year an eight-year-old female from Budapest zoo began a new life in Laguna Paraná on San Alonso, and they’re looking for a partner for her.

From The Guardian

The two predators are such worthy foes, there's only one recorded case of a jaguar killing a giant otter.

From National Geographic

The giant otter is endangered, and the Pantanal is one of the few regions where it seems to be recovering.

From National Geographic

But before they had reached the waters of the Corixo Negro, a giant otter loudly voiced its displeasure.

From National Geographic