The fossilized remains of this now-extinct ancient otter— one of the largest otters known— were discovered in a mine in China’s Yunnan Province, and part of what makes it remarkable is that ...

Zoo Miami has announced the passing of Kara, a beloved giant river otter known for her record-breaking age and remarkable contributions to conservation efforts.

“A new otter of giant size, Siamogale melilutra sp. nov. (Lutrinae: Mustelidae: Carnivora), from the latest Miocene Shuitangba site in north-eastern Yunnan, south-western China, and a total-evidence ...

Washington, Jan 25 (PTI) Prehistoric otters may have been of the size of a modern wolf, say scientists who have discovered 6.24 million-year-old fossils of one of the largest otter species known to sc ...

Zoo Miami has announced the passing of Kara, its “Grand Dame” of giant river otters, who they said was euthanized on Jan.14 after suffering from multiple geriatric health issues.

With the demise of the wolverine (Gulo luscus Linnaeus) in the Adirondacks in the late 1700’s or early 1800’s, the river otter became the region’s largest member of the weasel family. Adults weigh 5.4 ...

Despite their consumption of the largest urchins, the sea otters alone could not control urchin populations. Sunflower stars play an integral role in these kelp forest communities by preying upon ...

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.