The otters, sea lions, and seals were by far the most popular animals during my recent visit to the Seattle Aquarium, and it was easy to see why. It's so relaxing to watch fish swimming in their ...

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At Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, a newly-reinvigorated population of native southern sea otters has ...

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Monterey Bay Aquarium is asking the public to name its newest sea otter addition. "We’re otterly excited to announce that, in the coming weeks, we’ll welcome a brand-new resident sea otter to ...

Otters are cute little creatures that live by the riverside. The otter is the largest member of the weasel family. They are an amazing example of how animals adapt to their natural environment.

Adorably fuzzy sea otters aren’t just cute. The marine mammals serve a crucial role, helping to restore the giant kelp forests they rely on by removing their top predators, the sea urchins. Kelp ...

When an invasive species of crab was threatening an entire ecosystem in Monterey County's Elkhorn Slough, an unexpected hero stepped in to save the day.

FUKUOKA--Only three sea otters remain at aquariums in Japan, and they are now treated like rock stars because of their advancing years. Japan was once home to dozens of the cute mammals.

The sea otter is one of 13 species of otter and is a member of the weasel family. It can be found on the Pacific coasts of North America and Asia. Sea otters spend most of their lives in the water ...