Giant Flat-Tailed Sea Otter

A giant flat-tailed sea otter (Megalenhydris atlanticii) is a species of giant oceanic otter native throughout the shorelines and shallow oceans of the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Arctic Ocean surrounding Europe. It is one of the largest known Mustelids alive today on Earth, growing up to about 10 feet long, including the tail, and weigh about 250-500 pounds. It is named for its flattened tail, which features a paddle-like end of its tail, which helps the animal to paddle quickly through the water, despite the animal's size. The main food sources of the giant flat-tailed sea otter includes sea urchins, crustaceans, and shelled mollusks. The conservation status of the giant flat-tailed sea otter is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and its tolerance to human activities.