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 ...

Happy Sea Otter Awareness Week! As the seemingly infinite number of sea otter gifs to be found on the internet reveals, these marine mammals are extremely adorable. But there’s a lot more going on ...

Charismatic otters are the largest members of the weasel family. Unlike other weasels, otters are semi-aquatic. Their sleek bodies range in size from two to nearly six feet long. Thirteen otter ...

North American river otters are semi-aquatic mammals endemic to the U.S. and Canada. Three other species: southern river otters, neotropical river otters, and marine otters are found in Central and ...

Sea otters are the heaviest members of the weasel family, and their fur is deeply luxurious and dense. And for good reason. Unlike most marine mammals, they don’t have a layer of blubber under their ...

You are more likely to see an otter today in the UK than ever before, yet their shy nature can still make them difficult to spot in rivers and on the coast. Sea otters are an endangered species and it ...

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 ...

Monterey Bay Aquarium reprints a sea otter shirt Taylor Swift wears in 'The Official Release Party of a Showgirl' and quickly ...

Santa Clara County kids have learned a lot from Potter the Otter for nearly a decade, and now kids throughout the state will soon have a chance to take their cues from the health-conscious critter.