Often depicted as playful and comical, the North American river otter is not one to miss out on playtime but is also an incredibly intelligent member of the weasel family. From otter parties to ...

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

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

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.

Could they have been otters? Answer: Yes, it’s likely. River otters (lontra canadensis) live near lakes, ponds, streams and rivers throughout Minnesota. Adult river otters can be over 4 feet ...

Sassy, who had turned 19 years old in January, was said to be under the watchful eyes of zoo staff as she long outlived the 12.3-year life expectancy for river otters. According to the zoo ...

After 18 months of searching for the furry critters, a local group of volunteer community scientists known as “Otter Spotters ...

SDSU researchers are tracking the growth of South Dakota river otters after the otters made a comeback in numbers due to new ...

Two river otters residing at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium died after their evacuation from the facility on City Island, ...

Two river otters residing at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium died after their evacuation from the facility on City Island, in response to Hurricane Milton. Mote announced their deaths ...