Most mammals can develop bones in their hearts. For humans, it's usually a bad thing, but for river otters, it could be a ...

Scientists discovered that river otter droppings contain large numbers of parasites that infect the animals’ prey, indicating that otters may play a significant role in shaping local food webs.

Learn how river otters are being restored and why they matter for aquatic ecosystems at a free NCTC lecture Jan. 15.

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium has launched its annual Valentine’s Day fundraiser, River of Love, to ...

FOREST KNOLLS, Calif. -- River otters used to be in almost every creek in the Bay Area, but they were driven out decades ago by water pollution, hunting, and the loss of wetland habitat. Now, thanks ...

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 ...

SUAMICO, Wis. (WLUK) -- Two river otters from the NEW Zoo in Suamico escaped their habitat during Winter Storm Ezra and zookeepers are looking for them. In the early morning hours of Thursday, North ...

The otters at Huntley Meadows are the Northern River Otter, a species that's common in Virginia, says the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. They are found all over the state but "are most ...

WESTMORELAND, N.Y. -- A pair of river otters made a surprise appearance in a Westmoreland pond. Carla Burnham said the duo ...

Wisps of early morning fog drifted across the surface of the Mississippi River. I wondered if this could be the water spirit the Ojibwa Indians had told me about. As I loaded my canoe, small frogs ...

If you feel that your day needs some cute and cuddly brightness, look no further; a couple of totally adorable three-month-old giant otter cubs are here to lift your spirits! As this wholesome video ...