The three female otters surf the snow, their forward momentum pulling them across the slick surface like kids on a Slip ’N ...

While sea otters spend the majority of their time in the water, river otters will often run and play on land. This leads to some interesting behavior that reminds us of fun childhood games: the “run ...

Dear EarthTalk: How are North American river otters faring these days? – L. C., via email Answer: North American river otters ...

Dr. Heide Island's new book is a beautifully written exposé of these mysterious charismatic, intelligent, emotional, sentient ...

A 27-year research project at Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary has revealed that river otters use the wetlands daily for hunting, raising pups, and socializing. The findings challenge the belief that ...

River otters have attacked a child, a woman, and at least two dogs this month, Alaska authorities said. A child was chased and bitten by a group of four otters on Sept. 1, the Alaska Department of ...

1. Otter ecology and its background -- 2. Pen pictures. Thirteen otters of the world : some natural history -- Europe -- Common or Eurasian otter, Lutra lutra -- North America -- River otter, or North ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Washington mother is suing a Seattle-area port nearly a year after a river otter attacked her toddler. The woman filed the complaint against the Port of Bremerton in Kitsap ...