Male sea otters that are not sexually or socially mature 'don't get access to females," which, in turn, frustrates the otter; ...

For sea otters, rocks are an important part of daily life — used as tools to crack open hard-shelled snacks and as playthings ...

After centuries of overhunting by fur traders, sea otters have largely disappeared from the Oregon and Northern California ...

Unlike most marine mammals, sea otters are primarily insulated by fur, not blubber. In fact they have the densest fur in the animal kingdom. Sadly that thick, resplendent coat has also given otters ...

"Sea otters," says marine biologist Jim Bodkin, " have absolutely the finest fur in the animal kingdom. If you've ever held one in your hands, you would know why. They have an incredibly dense and ...

Sea otters are among the world’s most playful and adorable animals. They are beloved for their charming antics and cuddly appearance. Otters are social animals, and in the wild, live together in ...

KYLE, Texas — In a rare sighting, a North American river otter was seen swimming this week in a Central Texas lake. According ...

Amanda Kooser covers the quirky side of science and space. Otters have a reputation as fun, playful animals. They swirl through the water, perform acrobatics and snack on seafood. But multiple eye ...

Otters are one of the smartest species on the ... This type of tool use is exceptionally rare in animals. An otter at the Seattle Aquarium even knows how to use an inhaler. And most importantly ...