Today's Creature: The Giant River Otter 🦦🦦 The giant otter or giant river otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) is a South American carnivorous mammal. It is the longest member of the weasel family, Mustelidae, a globally successful group of predators, reaching up to 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in). Atypical of mustelids, the giant otter is a social species, with family groups typically supporting three to eight members. The groups are centered on a dominant breeding pair and are extremely cohesive and cooperativ

Training session with Khumbie! 🥰 (ft. giant river otter calls) Regular training helps keep our red pandas healthy and builds trust with their animal care specialists. Using positive reinforcement, Khumbie practices standing on a platform and getting used to touch—so vet checkups, blood draws, and vaccines are safe and stress-free for all involved! | Philadelphia Zoo