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Giant Otters

Season 9 Episode 16 | 56m 08s

The rarest, loudest and largest of its kind, the South American otter can measure eight feet, over twice the length of its next-largest relative. Although fully protected, the otters face extinction due to the fur trade. "Giant Otters" explores these magnificent creatures, once common in the rivers of South America.

Aired: 03/17/90
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