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__Introduction__
 ​This year at G.A.T.E my task is to complete an in depth study on an endangered species called the giant river otter.The Giant river otter is a two metre long mammal that lives in central, south america.The otter can grow to a weight of 34 kg and can live in a group of up to 10 other otters for 14 years.

__Body__
 The otter is quite a large animal so they have evolved other features so they can move faster. the otter has a small flat head and shiney fur so they can be a bit more stream-line. They also have webbed feet and a long tail that flattens at the end like a paddle so they can move better through the water.   __**__Endangered__
 The giant otter is endangere due to a lot of things like water poloution, being caught in fishing nets, being eaten by caiman, and in the 1940's-1950's they were hunted for there valuble fur. If the otters die out it will lead to other species like caiman (due to starvation). But they are gradually climbing in numbers because people are taking them as baby's hand rearing them.

__Q and A__
 Q. What do Giant river otters live in? A. Giant river otters live as a family in a burrow.

Q. Do the otters live only in rivers? A. No. the otters live in slow moving rivers and lakes.

Q. Do Giant river otters have a bigger intellect than human beings? A. Not that I know of, but they are good at working in a group.

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