Viera Otter eating a giant Salamander

IraRunyanIraRunyan Registered Users Posts: 1,013 Major grins
edited March 17, 2011 in Wildlife
At the Viera Wetlands today, it was a day for Otters. A family of 5 were present, and one had captured a Salamander about 3' in length.

Few people have ever seen one of Florida's giant Salamanders. More information on them can be seen at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/UW/UW16800.pdf

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  • Dennis KaczorDennis Kaczor Registered Users Posts: 2,413 Major grins
    edited March 13, 2011
    Great series Ira, boy this one sure has a big meal to finish.clap.gif
    Regards - Dennis

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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 13, 2011
    Good set Ira, those otters do love sirens. I caught that action a couple of years ago. It sure knocks the hell out of the otter's "cuteZ" image.
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  • IraRunyanIraRunyan Registered Users Posts: 1,013 Major grins
    edited March 13, 2011
    Harryb wrote: »
    Good set Ira, those otters do love sirens. I caught that action a couple of years ago. It sure knocks the hell out of the otter's "cuteZ" image.

    Thank you, Harry.

    And, seeing a Otter tear apart one of these salamanders with their teeth is a good reminder not to get too close to a Otter. Wild animals are just that, WILD and should be observed only at a safe distance.
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  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited March 13, 2011
    Ira, what great photos! That fourth photo especially dashes the otter's "cuteZ" image! Well done! Best, Pam
  • GaleGale Registered Users Posts: 1,052 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2011
    Great catch
    They love those
    Best Regards
    Gale

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  • DsrtVWDsrtVW Registered Users Posts: 1,991 Major grins
    edited March 17, 2011
    He got the super size lunch. Nice catch both of you
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