Have you ever been curious about how an otter pup learns to swim? With the help of their mothers, they become great swimmers! Read more here.

An interesting clarification from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: The difference between sea otters and river otters. By ...

Sea otters were once hunted nearly to extinction because their dense fur was valued as an insulator for clothing. Recent research shows the benefits and challenges of restoring otters in their ...

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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 ...

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) - An aggressive sea otter attacked a California surfer, taking over his board, in an incident caught on video. Wildlife officials are now trying to capture the otter. Video ...