GIANT OTTER Pteronura brasiliensis Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens Los Angeles, California ©Laura Quick Hard to photograph as they are always moving! The river otter's eyes and ears are located high on its head for surface swimming. A third eyelid, or nictitating membrane, protects the eye and allows the otter to see when swimming underwater. ... River otters have long, stiff and highly sensitive facial whiskers that aid in locating and capturing prey. These are freshwater river otter from South America #giant otter #otter #losangeleszooandbotanicalgardens #losangeleszoo #lazoo #glaza# ©lauraquick #docentclass #vibrissae #carnivore #mammalia #aquaticlife #webbedtoes #furcoverednose #sleeping #pteronura brasiliensis https://www.instagram.com/p/B40-1Tfn5I6/?igshid=6umtiushz9c7