At once calm and agile beneath rough surf, a young sea otter glides through California’s Monterey Bay, looking for mussels. The diving power of these mammals suits their enormous appetites; while ...

Fishermen say that seeing an otter is a sign of good luck. They are not that far off, as it is a sign of a good, clean waterway. American River Otters, or Lontra canadensis, will eat anything from ...

A family of otters has been delighting nature photographers and visitors to a river barrage this autumn. The animals have visited the Tees Barrage in Stockton for the last few years and are becoming a ...

Sea otters are arguably the Michael Phelps of the marine mammal world. They are excellent swimmers, complete with muscular bodies and webbed feet that allow for them to cut through the water with ease ...

With summer in full swing, we're soaking up every bit of sun by spending as much time as possible in our gardens, and whether you're lucky enough to have a sizeable outdoor space or a much smaller ...

Jun. 23—Clay Billman, a local birder and wildlife photographer, enjoys finding unique birds to photograph and share with friends. He was enjoying his time at the Teal Ridge Wetlands — which he does at ...

When it comes to small garden water feature ideas, there are plenty of options available. So, if you thought these decorative designs were only for larger plots, think again. Even if you've only got a ...

Assistant Professor of Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Underwater surfaces can get grimy as they accumulate dirt, algae and bacteria, a process scientists ...

My father-in-law once told me, “Nothing enhances the value of real estate like a view of water.” While you can’t magically summon a body of water to appear on your property, you can enhance the ...