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Zinnia, a 7-year-old river otter, gave birth to three pups in the Florida: Mission Everglades exhibit, her third litter. The ...

You’ve likely seen those heartwarming images of darling little sea otters floating on their backs with their tiny hands ...

Local tribes and nonprofits have received a grant to lead the planning effort to bring back the furry mammals, which have ...

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 ...

These otters swim by propelling themselves with their powerful tails and flexing their long bodies. They also have webbed feet, water repellent fur to keep them dry and warm, and nostrils and ears ...

Though their populations were threatened decades ago, mainly due to trapping for the fur trade, their biggest threats today are habitat loss and pollution. But don’t try to swim with an otter.

The elusive animals were caught on wildlife cameras at Ewhurst Park, a 925-acre former shooting estate being restored for ...

They have long tough guard hairs that are coated in oils to provide a waterproof barrier for their dense soft under fur. When fluffed up the soft fibres trap air giving the otter buoyancy and ...