Utterly charming, otters are web-footed animals that inhabit rivers and seas around North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and ...

River otter populations have declined since the 1600s for numerous reasons, including the fur trade and loss of habitat. Detroit had “incredible pollution,” Hartig said.

River otters aren’t just cute, they are a sign of hope for the environment. The furry mammals roam for miles looking for clean water and healthy fish. March 17, 2020 More than ...

The river otter is just one of the interesting animals that might be observed on a local stroll through our outdoor world. Len Lisenbee is the Daily Messenger’s Outdoor Columnist.

Where there are otters, there are healthy waters. Which is why the nonprofit group monitoring the health of the Rivanna River ...

Believed to be extinct, Eurasian otters show signs of resurgence with three sightings by wildlife officers since 2023.

A species of otter long considered to be extinct has recently resurfaced—literally. Footage of the "extinct" giant river otter bobbing its head from the water while on an afternoon swim has ...

River otters can be territorial and aggressive, experts say. AFP via Getty Images. The mother sustained a bite to her arm, while the child had “scratches and bites to the top of the head, ...

A river otter pulled a young child underwater in Washington state Thursday morning while a mother and child walked on a marina dock, wildlife officials said. The otter continued to attack as the ...

One otter has already been trapped at the scene and will soon be transported. WDFW noted that there have been six other incidents between river otters and humans in the past decade in Washington ...

The river otter continued to pursue them as they left the dock. The child, whose name and gender were not released, was treated at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, the Kitsap Sun reported .