Giant Otter

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Carnivore
Mammal
gptkbp:adaptation Webbed feet
Streamlined body
Thick fur for insulation
gptkbp:averageTemperature 1.5 to 2 meters
gptkbp:behavior Nocturnal
gptkbp:colors Light underbelly
Dark brown fur
gptkbp:communicationEquipment Body language
Vocalizations
gptkbp:communityEvents Playful interactions
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of biodiversity
Important to local ecosystems
gptkbp:diet Crustaceans
Fish
Small mammals
gptkbp:environmentalProtection Indicator species for ecosystem health
Top predator in freshwater ecosystems
gptkbp:fauna gptkb:Eurasian_Otter
gptkb:North_American_River_Otter
gptkbp:geographicalFeature gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:habitat Clear waters
Freshwater rivers
Areas with abundant vegetation
gptkbp:historicalContext 65 to 70 days
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Giant Otter
gptkbp:interactsWith Ecotourism attraction
Cultural stories and folklore
gptkbp:introduced 1817
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 20 years in captivity
10 to 12 years in the wild
gptkbp:litterSize 1 to 6 pups
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Caimans
Large snakes
gptkbp:reproduction Breeds year-round
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Pteronura_brasiliensis
gptkbp:socialStructure Family groups
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Endangered
Protected areas
Community education programs
Captive breeding programs
gptkbp:territory Mark_territories_with_scent
gptkbp:threats Pollution
Habitat loss
Poaching
gptkbp:waterSource Up to 20 km/h
gptkbp:weight 22 to 34 kg
gptkbp:wildlife Cooperative hunting