giant otter

collocation in English

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giant
adjective
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/ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/us
/ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/
extremely ...
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otter
noun[C]
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/ˈɒt.ər/us
/ˈɑː.t̬ɚ/
a mammal with four legs and short brown fur that swims well and ...
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(Definition ofgiantandotterfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The river has been tested for populations ofgiantotter.
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Thegiantotteris very sensitive to human activity when rearing its young.
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As human activity expands,giantotterhome ranges become increasingly isolated.
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All otters produce vocalizations, but by frequency and volume, thegiantottermay be the most vocal.
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Parasites, such as the larvae of flies and a variety of intestinal worms, also afflict thegiantotter.
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Atypical of mustelids, thegiantotteris a social species, with family groups typically supporting three to eight members.
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A capacity for aggressive behavior should not be overstated with thegiantotter.
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In seasonally flooded areas, thegiantottermay abandon campsites during the wet season, dispersing to flooded forests in search of prey.
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Thegiantotterlargely subsists on a diet of fish, particularly characins and catfish, and may also eat crabs.
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Molecular biological techniques have been used to determine when the river otter and thegiantotterdiverged.
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Other threats to thegiantotterinclude conflict with fishermen, who often view the species as a nuisance (see below).
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Thegiantotteris also rare in captivity; in 2003, only 60 animals were being held.
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The longest documentedgiantotterlifespan in the wild is eight years.
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While still present in a number of north-central countries,giantotterpopulations are under considerable stress.
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The neotropical otter is active during twilight and darkness, reducing the likelihood of conflict with the diurnalgiantotter.
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Thegiantottershows a variety of adaptations suitable to an amphibious lifestyle, including exceptionally dense fur, a wing-like tail, and webbed feet.
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Thegiantotterseems to prefer prey fish that are generally immobile on river bottoms in clear water.
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Even if without direct predation, thegiantottermust still compete with other predators for food resources.
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Giantottermuzzles are short and sloping and give the head a ball-shaped appearance.
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Prey species found were also sedentary, generally swimming only short distances, which may aid thegiantotterin predation.
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