Around 4 pm, Erick Huisa, Conservation and Environment Department staff, accompanied by John Bravo, who is in charge of the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway and Wetland bridge system, were conducting a wildlife monitoring and structure supervision at the wetlands. At about 20 meters from the first platform they heard something that seemed to have jumped into the water. John thought it was a black caiman (Melanosuchus niger) but Erick thought it was best to wait and see.

After a few seconds they saw, at about 10 meters from the bridge, a head popping out the water. They could not believe it, it was a Giant River Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis). From experience Erick easily recognized the mammal, which is considered an endangered species.

Erick Huisa and Jhon Bravo | Inkaterra Staff | Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica