Discover surprising facts about the behavior and life of these intelligent and charismatic animals
The lights are semi -four mammals belonging to the mustelid family, equal to animals such as holes, bad and federal. They live in rivers, lakes and even marine environments, depending on the species. There are 13 known in the world and two occur in Brazil: the sovereign-neotropical (Longicoudis), which lives most of the national territory and Arranha (Braziliensis pteronura), which lives mainly in the Amazon and Pantanal.
In videos on social networks, these animals have attracted attention due to their cute appearance, playful habits and surprising behaviors such as sleeping hands or using stones as tools. However, behind these fascinating scenes, there is a fascinating biological and behavioral complexity.
Below, take a look at some interesting curiosities on the lartre!
1. They sleep hand in hand so as not to separate
The water launches, found on the American Pacific coast, have the habit of sleeping on the back. To prevent them from being transported through currents during sleep, they usually give legs each other, forming a sort of “current current”. It is also common to roll in algae to remain fixed.
2. They are one of the few species that use the tools
Lonters are part of the selected group of non -human animals that use the tools. They use stones to break shells, hedges and other hard shell animals. Some launches of water, for example, transport a “favorite stone” to a skin for the skin under the arm. This ability demonstrates a high level of intelligence, memory and motor coordination and is essential for food in marine environments.
3. They have the densest hand of the animal kingdom
Unlike other aquatic mammals that have a thick layer of fat, the lights depend on their coat to remain heated. In the launches of water, there could be up to one million threads per square centimeter, being considered the densest of all mammals. This dense hair creates a layer of air near the skin, which works like a thermal insulator. Therefore, hours a day to clean and align the hair to maintain this protection.
4. They live in groups and have a strong social behavior
Although the social structure varies according to the species, many lights form organized family groups, with cooperation in daily activities. The fool, for example, lives in groups that can exceed 10 individuals. They share tasks such as hunting, take care of puppies and patrol the territory. This increases the possibilities of survival and strengthens the transmission of learned behaviors.
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Originally from South America, the fool can reach up to 1.8 meters in length and weigh more than 30 kilos. It is also known as “giant otter” and stands out for its communicative behavior, the robust body e hunting in the group. Unfortunately, it is a kind of extinction threatened due to the destruction of the habitat, the contamination of the river and the fishermen’s conflicts.
6. Communicate through various sounds
The owners are extremely voice animals and use a wide variety of sounds to communicate. They emit cries, whistles, grunts and even cracks, depending on the situation. They can indicate notice, request for help, game or warning of the territory. In social species, such as Agiranha, vocal communication is essential to maintain the cohesion of the group and coordinate collective activities such as hunting.
7. They are swimming and skilled
The lights are adapted to aquatic life, with long and flexible bodies, membrane legs between the fingers and the strong queues that act as Lemi. They are agile swimming, able to pursue fish And easily crustaceans. Some species can immerse themselves for a maximum of 8 minutes and use the underwater environment with extreme dexterity.
8. Play an essential role in ecosystems
The owners are exploited in many aquatic environments and help to maintain ecological balance by controlling the populations of fish, crustaceans and other organisms. The absence of these animals can generate imbalances in the food chain and the health of ecosystems. Furthermore, since they are sensitive to pollution and environmental degradation, they act as water quality indicators.
9. Bols the mothers are extremely attentive
The motherhood between the lartre is marked by an intense dedication. Females build nests and take care of their children from birth until they learn to swim, hunt and protect themselves. In the launches of water, the mother transports the cub On the back for weeks. In particular, like the fool, the entire group helps to protect the little ones. This prolonged care contributes to the learning and survival of puppies.
10. They are threatened by human actions
Despite its ecological importance, different species of otters are threatened of extinction. The main dangers include pollution of the river, deforestation, predatory fishing and illegal hunting. For example, the Agiranha is in the list of threatened species of the International Union for the conservation of nature (IUCN). Preserving the lights requires storage efforts, patient protection and awareness of the population of the importance of these animals.
Source: Terra
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