Otters are known to be playful, but it's not all fun and games. There is scientific evidence that sliding is more than just ...

The playful North American river otter is equally at home in the water and on land. It makes its home in a burrow near the water's edge, and can thrive in river, lake, swamp, or estuary ecosystems.

Decompression sickness can occur when a mammal swims to the ocean's surface ... Sonar technology emits sound vibrations into the water, then records the echoes of that sound off various distant ...

When camels do refill, however, they soak up water like a sponge. A very thirsty animal can drink 30 gallons of water in only 13 minutes. Other adaptations help dromedaries thrive in desert ...

The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled a stamp honoring the manatee, whose survival in Florida waters has become a cause for many environmentalists.

Platypuses are one of the few mammals that lay eggs. Aquatic – Any animal that lives or feeds in water. Seals, dolphins and beavers are all types of aquatic mammal. Carnivores – Animals which ...

It is concerning if they die off as it means the sea – which we rely on for many things – is no longer healthy, says an expert. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Most other mammals range from 97 °F to 103 °F ... The key to surviving in hot climates is not only to keep your body from overheating but also to prevent water loss. Animals that are adapted to desert ...