Utterly charming, otters are web-footed animals that inhabit rivers and seas around North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and ...

Some coastal wolves in Alaska have toxic levels of mercury in their bodies after shifting from a terrestrial diet of deer and ...

Some coastal wolves in Alaska, U.S., have toxic levels of mercury in their bodies after shifting from a terrestrial diet of deer and moose to a marine diet heavy with sea otters, new research finds.

Sea otters have a diverse diet primarily consisting of shellfish, crabs, and fish. Their high metabolism requires them to consume about 25% of their body weight daily. This impressive appetite ...

Sea otters possess numerous adaptations that make them well suited to their aquatic environment. They have thick, water-repellent fur that provides insulation against cold waters, as well as webbed ...

What would happen if the fiercest marine predators swapped the salty sea for our freshwater lakes and rivers? It may sou ...

Cuteness can shift moods and lower cortisol, and science backs it up. Looking at baby animals, like a seal pup blinking on a ...

SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in response to a request under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended, from the U.S. Coast Guard, propose to issue regulations for the ...

Individual leopard seals specialize in specific prey types despite being generalist species, reshaping ecosystem dynamics.

Monterey County has long been known as a favorite playground for celebrities. Clint Eastwood still owns the Mission Ranch in Carmel (diners at the restaurant have been treated to his piano playing), ...