A Giant Otter Surveys Its Burrow
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Giant otters are mainly aquatic, but they frequently come ashore for intriguing behaviors such as rolling in sand, often in areas where they have previously urinated. This behavior is believed to serve multiple purposes, including scent-marking their territory and potentially maintaining coat health by reducing parasites. They dig dens into riverbanks for shelter, raising young, and staying safe from predators like jaguars and caimans. These unique behaviors make them truly fascinating, but sadly, they face threats from habitat destruction and poaching.
A Giant Otter Surveys Its Burrow
Best viewed large
Giant otters are mainly aquatic, but they frequently come ashore for intriguing behaviors such as rolling in sand, often in areas where they have previously urinated. This behavior is believed to serve multiple purposes, including scent-marking their territory and potentially maintaining coat health by reducing parasites. They dig dens into riverbanks for shelter, raising young, and staying safe from predators like jaguars and caimans. These unique behaviors make them truly fascinating, but sadly, they face threats from habitat destruction and poaching.