have become particularly beloved, instantly brightening our feeds with behavior that's recognizable for its human qualities yet wrapped up in a fuzzy package. Given the popularity of otter hand ...

Check out all of the otterly excellent ways we up our otter-tude as this annual event puts the fuzzy favorites in the spotlight. Get top local stories in Southern California delivered to you every ...

What animal is cute, fuzzy and found on almost every continent (except Australia and Antartica)? Otters, of course. Part of the weasel family, these mammals are divided into 13 existing species.

The three otters are getting along swimmingly, and this week, Pumpkin and Clover made their public debut in the Sea Cliffs exhibit, ready to charm guests with their fuzzy faces and delightful habits — ...

“Sea otters are naturally wary of people, but this individual has been aggressively approaching people,” the wildlife service said.” While notoriously fuzzy and cute, an aggressive sea otter ...

Despite recent efforts by sea urchin harvesters to reduce protections for southern sea otters under the Endangered Species Act, the species is still at risk, federal officials say. The fuzzy ...

Adorably fuzzy sea otters aren’t just cute. The marine mammals serve a crucial role, helping to restore the giant kelp forests they rely on by removing their top predators, the sea urchins.

the smooth-coated otter, and the hairy-nosed otter—have become new stars of the regional pet trade. Researchers believe that people are stealing them from the wild in Indonesia, Thailand ...