Having been nearly wiped out altogether, UK otters are making a come back and some are even now seen in cities.

The unlikely security camera footage reveals that unlike 20 years ago, these charming riverine mammals are no longer rare.

A North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) wanders through a forest at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Credit: Calli Wise, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center YouTube video: ...

North American river otters eat, play and defecate in the same place. And their unhealthy habits make them ideal for detecting future health threats in the environment. Kristen Goodhue A North ...

I’m sure you could guess the most prevalent difference between river otters and sea otters. Yes, one species lives in freshwater, while the other lives in marine environments. But did you know that ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Since March, two escaped North American river otters (Lontra ...

Tilly, a 16-year-old otter, known for her motherly instincts and cameo on "30 Rock" has died. She was humanely euthanized April 30 due to declining health and old age, Or e gon Zoo said. "This is a ...

Cameras installed to monitor tigers unexpectedly reveal and confirm the presence of smooth-coated otters in Nandhaur.

North American river otters once lived in every major river system in Pennsylvania. But because of development, otters largely disappeared from the state by the early 1900s. File - A North American ...

If you've ever caught sight of sleek shapes gliding through the calm waters of a Lowcountry marsh, chances are you've encountered one of South Carolina's most charismatic mammals, the river otter.

Zoo visitors can now say, "Hello!" to sea otters for the very first time at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Kevin and Chloe, two southern sea otters, arrived at the Cincinnati Zoo on Nov. 17, ...