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Much is being done to protect the Giant Otter. In 1973, CITES classified the Giant Otter as endangered and banned all trade pelts. The Philadelphia zoo opened up the first North American exhibit of Giant Otters in order to increase public awareness. Finally, a sanctuary for Giant Otters and other native endangered species was created in 1995. It is an 81510 acre lot on the Duroche Ranch, and was created by the Nature Conservancy with Ecotropica.
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∙ 9y agoMany species of sea otters have been listed as threatened or endangered. This means they receive government protection against fishing and hunting with severe penalties being handed out to those who break the law. The public is also being made aware of their plight and are helping out through volunteering and donations.
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∙ 9y agoMarine otter's are mainly found in the Pacific Ocean. There is just over 100,000 of them left. There are several organizations that have dedicated themselves to the protection of these animals.
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∙ 10y agoNot much really.
- Countries are trying to stop global warming, which is the main threat to polar bears, but not many countries are doing enough to stop it.
- It has been illegal to kill/hunt them since the 1970s.
- WWF is trying to save by raising awareness.
- Some zoos and animal protection agencys keep them to look after and make sure they don't become extinct.
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∙ 10y agoMuch is being done to protect the Giant Otter. In 1973, CITES classified the Giant Otter as endangered and banned all trade pelts. The Philadelphia zoo opened up the first North American exhibit of Giant Otters in order to increase public awareness. Finally, a sanctuary for Giant Otters and other native endangered species was created in 1995. It is an 81510 acre lot on the Duroche Ranch, and was created by the Nature Conservancy with Ecotropica.
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How do the giant otters migrate?
Giant river otters don't migrate. They stay were they are unless there habitat gets destroyed.
What are major threats of the river otters?
There are many types of river otters. The only way I could answer your question would be if you said which type you were referring to. If you mean the giant river otter, it is threatened by habitat loss and poaching, and fishermen sometimes kill them because they think that the giant river otters are a nuisance. In the past, otter pelts were very valuable, and massive amounts of hunting have decimated populations of many, if not all, species of river otters worldwide.
Do sharks eat giant otters?
no
Are giant otters endanger?
YES they are
Do giant river otters camouflage?
Giant River Otters do camflage by hidind in dark areas on the surface of the water and under aswell.
Do giant river otters have bones?
yes
What kind of otters are there?
There are sea otters and other otters. In the category of "other" otters, you can include the North American River Otter, Giant Otter of South America, Asian small clawed otters, Congo clawless otters, Capr clawless otters, Southern river otters, hairy nosed otters, spot necked otters, neo tropical long tailed otters, and others I may fail to mention.
How many giant otters are in zoos 2009?
100
What kind of fish do giant otters eat?
12
Why are giant pandas endangerd animal?
Because people hunt them and destroy their habitat
What do giant otters eat?
The giant otter eats piranas. I learned on the animal plantet. The giant otter is also indangered!
Are Giant Otters extinct?
No, but they are endangered as they were once hunted for its pelt.
