Two species of water-loving mammals were once widespread in North Central Texas and Southwestern Oklahoma but their populations declined after human settlement, habitat modifications and a past demand ...

There’s a lot to discover about the smallest species of otter — here are some fun facts about them. Mike Bock On the rocky banks of a trickling freshwater stream, the otters are on the move. The ...

Sea otters are among the world’s most playful and adorable animals. They are beloved for their charming antics and cuddly appearance. Otters are social animals, and in the wild, live together in ...

Marine otters live on rocky coasts with extreme swells and strong winds, with their dens built into crevices and caves. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission ...

Sea otters living along the coastline of Canada’s British Columbia province carry residues of “forever chemicals” in their ...

North American river otters are part of an amazingly diverse group of carnivores called mustelids. The group includes familiar local mammals like minks, weasels and skunks, but also ones you’ll never ...

Sea otters living along B.C.'s South coast and Vancouver Island have high levels of toxic "forever chemicals" present in their bodies, a new study finds. Researchers found elevated levels of the ...

Cannon Beach is known as a tourist destination, but a pair of visitors spotted this week is causing a stir. Two sea otters were seen near Ecola Point on Friday. There has not been an established ...

Despite recent efforts by sea urchin harvesters to reduce protections for southern sea otters under the Endangered Species Act, the species is still at risk, federal officials say. The fuzzy marine ...

Most residents of Nebraska have never seen a live otter in the wild. Most are unaware that otters live in Nebraska. Many express disbelief when they hear that otters are here, or that the highest ...