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[edit] Pictures

Could someone supply another picture of a Giant Otter? The current one is difficult to make out. At least to me, the retard.--Mihoshi 22:58, 20 November 2005 (UTC)

I agree- in my opinion this really is a very poor picture, surely a clearer image can be substituted in it's place Kotare 09:23, 7 March 2006 (UTC)

I tottally agree this picture is of no use to me---a concerned veiwer

Consider it done.--a helpful friend

[edit] Size

  • As regards the recent edit disputing the status of Pteronura brasiliensis as the worlds largest mustelid, I´m almost certain this original assertion is correct. If you look at the page for sea otters it says they only get up to 5 feet long and don´t weigh as much their marine relatives either. Whatever the case I´d be keen to hear what other people think.

Cheers, Kotare 21:16, 18 January 2007 (UTC)

Sea otters are heavier by a clear margin with a maximum of 45 kg (99 lb) compared to the 34 kg (75 lb) for the giant otter. These really aren't the best of sources, but I didn't have the patience to search for better ones right now: Giant Otter Sea Otter. Including tail giant otter is the longest though. --Anshelm '77 20:43, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Can sources be in other languages

Cause I know of at least one situation where a giant otter killed a man, but the source is in brasilian portuguese. --VTNC 14:54, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Pictures

I added a couple of pictures from Flickr because I know Marskell can't access Flickr. Feel free to remove/rearrange if you don't like them. Kla’quot (talk | contribs) 09:21, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

You beat me to it. I also noted the french page here for some interesting names. cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 09:30, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Notes to self

http://itech.pjc.edu/sctag/proposals/Giant/Geovanna_Lasso/proposal.doc —Preceding unsigned comment added by Marskell (talk • contribs) 14:35, 27 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Other possible To Do's

This is looking really strong and is interesting to read. Some more ideas below: Kla’quot (talk | contribs) 07:02, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

  • How does the otter catch its prey, particularly the faster-moving species?
    • I think this better answered now.
  • There is an apparent contradiction between "using mostly its eyesight to locate its prey" and choosing to live in "black waters".
    • Here Duplaix refers to "clear black water" and I think the title may be counter-intuitive: transparent rather than opaque water flow. Compare whitewater. Marskell (talk) 08:56, 21 January 2008 (UTC)
  • Are conflicts with poisonous snakes an issue?
    • Aside from anacondas, I have seen zero mention. Marskell (talk) 20:45, 23 January 2008 (UTC)
  • What are its competitors for food?
    • I think we have a decent section on that now. Although the page previously said the Jaguar competes for fish, I've found no mention of that. Marskell (talk) 11:34, 23 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Article is looking awesome

-I've been watching this article for a while and it's amazing to see how far it's come. It's really great to see it develop because it's such a fascinating and little known creature. Good work Marskell! Kotare (talk) 04:30, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

a thick tail that narrows at a point All otters have claws some of them our big and some of the claws are small and other claws are bigger than the rest. When otter get wet there fur changes color. like from a brownish gray to a dark brown when wet. Claws to roughhouse and eat food —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.212.42.171 (talk) 03:28, 4 June 2008 (UTC)