Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Amateur photographer Kevin McGorry has captured images of some elusive wildlife in Bucks County including a great egret, green ...

Over 30 years ago, otters were reintroduced to Indiana, but they've never been documented at Eagle Creek Park. Until now.

Gradual waterfront revitalization and de-industrialization has allowed the otter to go beyond mere sheltered streams in ...

Whenever I go to the zoo, I always make time to see one of my favorite exhibits: the river otters. Though otters are a widespread, relatively common species, I’ve only occasionally managed to spot ...

SUAMICO, Wis. (WLUK) -- Two river otters from the NEW Zoo in Suamico escaped their habitat during Winter Storm Ezra and zookeepers are looking for them. In the early morning hours of Thursday, North ...

North American river otters have terrible hygiene when it comes to their food. They eat, play and defecate in the same place. But their unhealthy habits make them ideal for detecting future health ...

While sea otters spend the majority of their time in the water, river otters will often run and play on land. This leads to some interesting behavior that reminds us of fun childhood games: the “run ...

I’m sure you could guess the most prevalent difference between river otters and sea otters. Yes, one species lives in freshwater, while the other lives in marine environments. But did you know that ...

These new critters are really making a splash. The Long Island Aquarium is offering the public a chance to name an adorable batch of siblings, two pairs of boy and girl North American river otters, ...

The river otter harvest quota for Idaho Fish and Game's Panhandle Region was reached on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.  As a result, ...