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(Read more about how kids can make a bigger eco-impact at school.) A southern sea otter mom floats with her pup. Photograph by Marc Moritsch / National Geographic Image Collection Why they matter ...

North American river otters, known as cute and playful swimmers, once lived in every major river system in Pennsylvania. But because of development, agriculture and industrialization, otters had ...

Asian small-clawed otters have a cult following on the internet, particularly in Japan. However, researchers recently found evidence of extensive, behind-the-scenes poaching driven by their ...

The northernmost Eurasian otter sighting in Nepal was recorded in the Karnali River, raising hopes for the species’ range expansion. But as the animal was found dead in a fishing net ...

Asian small-clawed otters have a cult following on the internet, particularly in Japan. However, researchers recently found evidence of extensive, behind-the-scenes poaching driven by their popularity ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Matthew Schaefer’s collarbone is fine, and so is the Erie Otter defenseman’s perspective on dealing with adversity. Missing the final three months of the season entering ...

Now, a local organization is teaming up with the Evansville Otters to raise money for a permanent memorial outside Bosse Field. The Evansville Flag Group put together a fundraiser online with ...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Evansville Flag Group and the Evansville Otters will be raising funds to construct a permanent memorial outside of Bosse Field in honor of Flag Chairman Marvin Gray.

Louie, one of two river otters who escaped the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on March 20, remains missing even after his companion otter Ophelia returned to the zoo.

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (Valley News Live) - Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a crash on I-94 involving two semi trucks. Sgt. Jesse Grabow confirmed to Valley News Live that two semis ...

The Cincinnati Zoo new otter pups now have names.The pups were born last month to mom Munti, just in time for Mother's Day.Now, the pups have names: Ripple, Splash, Puddles and Scuttle.