Highly social and intelligent, giant otters live in family groups that hunt and travel together, communicating through a range of whistles and calls. They feed mainly on fish, using speed and teamwork to catch their prey.
Sadly, these fascinating mammals are endangered due to habitat loss and illegal hunting, but protected areas such as Yasuni National Park and Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve provide safe havens where visitors can still spot them gliding through the water or sunbathing on riverbanks.
Encountering a family of otters in the wild is one of the Amazon’s most unforgettable experiences — a reminder of the region’s incredible biodiversity and the importance of conservation.
