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Neotropical Otter

Lontra longicaudis

Photo by Carolina
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Field Notes

Description:

Is an otter species found in Central America, South America and the island of Trinidad. It is listed as endangered, according to CITES.

Habitat:

Found in many different riverine habitats, including deciduous and evergreen forests, savannas, llanos and pantanal.

Notes:

Photographed at the Zoo.

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Neotropical Otter

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Comments (7)
Carolina
They spent all day next to each other, so he was probably smiling :)
peter
Looks like he's smiling :)

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