Otters are carnivorous mammals in the Lutrinae branch of the diverse Mustelidae family, which includes weasels, badgers, stoats, wolverines, and ferrets, among others. There are 13 living otter ...

Wildlife lover Ayse Genisel was delighted to spot a baby sea otter through her binoculars, but people trying to get too close ...

Many aquariums pair orphaned sea otter pups with surrogate moms in an attempt to teach the pups what they need to know to be released back into the wild. Aquarium of the Pacific made a big ...

The United States is home to two species of sea otters that float on the ocean in groups called rafts. Image: Linda Dron. Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

Imagination is a wonderful thing. It is also a useful thing. Due to a number of important drinking commitments, this "intramural" reporter was unable to actually attend any "intramural" events this ...

Sea otters are often portrayed as lovable and relaxed animals that spend their time goofing around. Or, simply floating on their backs in the water with their special rock. While this image is ...