A river otter may swim at speeds up to 9.7 km/hr (6 mph), and remain submerged for several minutes at a time, diving 13.7 m (45 ft) or covering 402 m (1320 ft) while submerged. Although river otters ...

Sea otters are among the world’s most playful and adorable animals. They are beloved for their charming antics and cuddly ...

Finn was treated for multiple bites after encountering otters in a California river in July. What’s behind this seeming flurry of otter attacks? Conservationist and river otter researcher Heide ...

River otters spend as much as a third of their time in the water, where they can dive to a depth of 60 feet. Two very famous books have been written about otters. One is a novel called Tarka the ...

Most otters will eat crustaceans and fish, according to the Blue Reef Aquarium. For the North American river otter, fish, crayfish, frogs and turtles are on the menu, Smithsonian's National Zoo ...

Zoo Miami has announced the passing of Kara, a beloved giant river otter known for her record-breaking age and remarkable contributions to conservation efforts.

Meet Ollie, the “Salish Sea Serial Killer,” a cute, furry sea otter with a dark side and a rap sheet longer than the ‘Colwood ...

“I lived here for 79 years and until two years ago never saw a river otter,” Griffith told KELOLAND News in September. The river otter was removed from South Dakota’s threatened species list ...

Megan Swift Thursday, May 9, 2024 1:55 p.m. | Thursday, May 9, 2024 1:55 p.m. An American river otter has been spotted in the Ridley Creek watershed after more than a century of absence.

River otters spend as much as a third of their time in the water, where they can dive to a depth of 60 feet. Two very famous books have been written about otters. One is a novel called Tarka the ...