Peru, Madre de Dios, Manu National Park. Giant river otters (Pteronura brasiliensis). These grow to over 6 feet (1.8m) long. They hunt in family groups and are known as river wolves. They are one of the rarest mammals on the planet due to having been hunted for their pelts. An adult male basks in the afternoon sun during the seven hours a day spent hunting for fish.

Peru, Madre de Dios, Manu National Park. Giant river otters (Pteronura brasiliensis). These grow to over 6 feet (1.8m) long. They hunt in family groups and are known as river wolves. They are one of the rarest mammals on the planet due to having been hunted for their pelts. An adult male basks in the afternoon sun during the seven hours a day spent hunting for fish. Stock Photo
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John Warburton-Lee Photography / Alamy Stock Photo

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B3YH3J

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5506 x 3589 px | 46.6 x 30.4 cm | 18.4 x 12 inches | 300dpi

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Manu National Park, Madre de Dios, Peru

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Max Milligan

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Peru, Madre de Dios, Manu National Park. Giant river otters (Pteronura brasiliensis). These grow to over 6 feet (1.8m) long. They hunt in family groups and are known as river wolves. They are one of the rarest mammals on the planet due to having been hunted for their pelts. An adult male basks in the afternoon sun during the seven hours a day spent hunting for fish.