Otters are carnivorous mammals in the Lutrinae branch of the diverse Mustelidae family, which includes weasels, badgers, stoats, wolverines, and ferrets, among others. There are 13 living otter ...

Otters are well known for their playful, energetic, and inquisitive behavior. However, did you know that otter play has a purpose other than just having fun? Or that otters are some of the most ...

Their fur is so soft it almost led to their extinction, but otters’ recovery has been a boon to Pacific kelp forests, a key habitat for other sealife Sea otters use their agile, grippy forepaws to ...

Active year-round and known as one of the most playful creatures, the river otter can often be spotted in areas across the ...

There's nothing cuter than watching a baby learn something new; whether it's a human or animal baby they're all cute! Sky Noris is a nature enthusiast and photographer who loves all animals, and they ...

Have you ever seen a river otter along the banks of South Carolina waters? If you’ve had the chance to spot them, they can be seen swimming, playing and bobbing through local water sources near you.

Historical analysis shows that the marine mammals likely kept some of California’s kelp forests growing over the past 100 years. By Laura Baisas Published Jan 23, 2024 12:00 PM EST Get the Popular ...

Located in Louisiana, River Bandit Wildlife Rescue is home to many animals in need. Last year, the rescue found an abandoned baby otter named Ozzy, and he's lived there ever since. He's very active ...

Sea otter life isn’t always about splashing in the waves and lounging in the kelp. “These animals are so much like us,” said Teri Nicholson, a research biologist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. ”They’re ...