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 ...

If you frequent the L.A. Zoo, you may have noticed one of their giant otters missing from the Rainforest of the Americas habitat. That’s because the zoo has sent one of their giant otters, 8-year-old ...

The giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) is an endangered species, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). A recently published report authored by more than 50 ...

1. Otter ecology and its background -- 2. Pen pictures. Thirteen otters of the world : some natural history -- Europe -- Common or Eurasian otter, Lutra lutra -- North America -- River otter, or North ...