It's an especially squeaky, splashy season inside Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s Asian Forest Sanctuary, where the otter ...

Construction on the roughly $8.6 million habitat began in 2022, replacing an aging exhibit with a modern space designed to prioritize animal comfort and well-being.

Almost 200 years of concern that the world's smallest otter species had gone extinct in Nepal have finally ended. The Asian small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinereus) had not been spotted in Nepal since 1839 ...

Two sea otters were recently spotted off the Oregon coast, an area where they have not been seen since the early 1900s, Oregon Live reported. The otters were seen first by volunteers with the Elakha ...

A year ago, the appearance of the Asian small-clawed otter in Nepal created a buzz, given that the species hadn’t been seen ...

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

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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 ...

Pup EL2306, an 8-week-old northern sea otter, arrived at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium from Alaska after being found alone and malnourished. The Shedd Aquarium, recognized for its otter care capabilities, ...

Otters have become increasingly popular as pets in Japan, but researchers say the growing trend comes at a cost. The soaring demand for the animals is raising concerns about illegal poaching and ...

This week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that the Southern Sea Otter will remain on the endangered species list due to the ongoing threats they face. The Southern Sea Otter, prevalent ...