Scientists discovered that river otter droppings contain large numbers of parasites that infect the animals’ prey, indicating that otters may play a significant role in shaping local food webs.

North American river otters have lived for a long time in Chesapeake Bay, yet relatively little is known about how their surroundings impact them. So what does daily life for river otters on the ...

MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) — Three baby otters have joined Zoo Miami this week, joining their Florida: Mission Everglades Exhibit. Zinnia, a 7-year-old North American river otter, birthed her three pups on ...

It’s not just human parents that get frustrated with their children from time to time. In this adorable video, a mother river otter persuades her reluctant baby to take a swim. The video, as seen on ...

SUAMICO, Wis. (WBAY/Gray) - A zoo in Wisconsin is searching for river otters who escaped from their enclosure during a winter storm. The NEW Zoo in Suamico, Wisconsin, reported two of their North ...

WATERTOWN — Zoo New York is mourning 20-year-old Otis, the North American river otter, after he unexpectedly died on Friday. ...

SUAMICO, Wis. (WBAY/Gray News) - One of the two otters that escaped their habitat during a winter storm is back in the zoo’s custody. NEW Zoo & Adventure Park in Suamico, Wisconsin, announced Tuesday ...

Most Texans have never seen a wild river otter, and they are the poorer for it. Even those who spend a lot of time outdoors rarely catch a glimpse of these sleek, secretive, amazingly animated aquatic ...

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 ...