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 ...

Have you ever seen a river otter along the banks of South Carolina waters? If you’ve had the chance to spot them, they can be seen swimming, playing and bobbing through local water sources near you.

There's nothing cuter than watching a baby learn something new; whether it's a human or animal baby they're all cute! Sky Noris is a nature enthusiast and photographer who loves all animals, and they ...

Otters are well known for their playful, energetic, and inquisitive behavior. However, did you know that otter play has a purpose other than just having fun? Or that otters are some of the most ...

Sea otter life isn’t always about splashing in the waves and lounging in the kelp. “These animals are so much like us,” said Teri Nicholson, a research biologist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

The sea mammal was not identified as Otter 841, who was photographed stealing a board and even riding a wave in 2023.