While sea otters spend the majority of their time in the water, river otters will often run and play on land. This leads to ...

The large, broad feet of Ambulocetus hint that it moved more like an otter or sea lion on land than its terrestrial ancestors.

There aren't many problems that a cute animal can't solve (at least temporarily). A sweet face or a fluffy fur coat can make anyone's heart soar, which is why many aquariums and zoos see long lines at ...

A young otter rehabilitated by Think Wild has moved to its forever home. Earlier this year, KTVZ reported on two otter pups ...

The Ardnamurchan peninsula is a wild and remote place full of wonderful scenery situated on the west coast of Scotland. It is ...

Experts study southern sea otters to ensure their longtime survival on California’s coast. Adored by many for its cuddly appearance, the threatened southern sea otter is a voracious predator that ...

Sea otters play a vital role in maintaining the balance of sensitive kelp forests. Hidden beneath the surface of our coastal seas are towering forests - of kelp. These underwater ecosystems are as ...

With his adorable Steiff-toy face and fluffy fur, his curious, playful nature and agile forepaws, the sea otter is considered one of the most popular marine mammals of the northern Pacific Ocean. Yet, ...

Some otters rely on tools to bust open hard-shelled prey items like snails, and a new study suggests this tool use is helping them to survive as their favorite, easier-to-eat foods disappear.

Sea otters are known for using tools, but not all of them do. A new study finds those that use tools have better survival odds in a world where their traditional food sources are changing. You've ...

The creatures, which ranged in size from that of a fox to more than 50 feet long, divided their time between the coast and ...