Trapping and habitat degradation made otters disappear from New Mexico and shrank their once-expansive range across the ...

Unlike most marine mammals, sea otters are primarily insulated by fur, not blubber. In fact they have the densest fur in the animal kingdom. Sadly that thick, resplendent coat has also given otters ...

Trapping and habitat degradation made otters disappear from New Mexico and shrank their once-expansive range across the ...

"Sea otters," says marine biologist Jim Bodkin, " have absolutely the finest fur in the animal kingdom. If you've ever held one in your hands, you would know why. They have an incredibly dense and ...

Her name is 841. She is a sea otter. This week, the US Fish and Wildlife Service announced it had launched a multi-agency search for Otter 841 in an attempt to capture and rehome her, after ...

With the demise of the wolverine (Gulo luscus Linnaeus) in the Adirondacks in the late 1700’s or early 1800’s, the river otter became the region’s largest member of the weasel family. Adults weigh 5.4 ...

Amanda Kooser covers the quirky side of science and space. Otters have a reputation as fun, playful animals. They swirl through the water, perform acrobatics and snack on seafood. But multiple eye ...

Tucked away in California’s Central Valley, Carrizo Plain National Monument is a remote destination where the drive is absolutely worth the final view. Located ...

Nestled in Northern California’s Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Fern Canyon is a hidden gem that feels like stepping into another world. This lush, green ...

The Cincinnati Zoo is one of the few zoos in the world that practices cryopreservation. A dead rhino sired a calf thanks to ...

New murals depicting Elba’s history and unique wildlife have been painted on the floodgate enclosures near downtown. The ...