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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many people might not realize this, including those who have lived in Colorado their whole lives, but yes, we do have otters in Colorado. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Public Information Officer ...

You’ve likely seen those heartwarming images of darling little sea otters floating on their backs with their tiny hands clasped together as they bob along the waves. It’s super cute of course, but why ...

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 ...

Two orphaned river otters snuggle each other at Think Wild, a wildlife rescue in Bend. At first glance, an enclosure in a Bend wildlife rescue looks like a puppy or bunny kennel. There’s a plastic ...

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 ...

In parts of the ocean where sea otters face stark competition for their favorite kinds of food, some otters are getting by with the help of tools — like rocks and even glass bottles — that let them ...