Open the Youtube video Sea otters are the smallest marine mammals, but they have some incredible adaptations to thrive in the ocean. Unlike seals and whales, they don’t have a thick layer of blubber ...

When an invasive species of crab was threatening an entire ecosystem in Monterey County's Elkhorn Slough, an unexpected hero stepped in to save the day.

Baby river otters aren't born knowing how to swim but must be taught. Watch this cute scene as a baby otter learns to swim.

No list with the smartest animal in the ocean would be complete without the dolphin. This marine mammal has captivated people for decades, with its high learning ability. It can pass its knowledge ...

Sea otters have been missing from the Oregon coast for more than a century, and local non-profit Elakha Alliance is trying to ...

River otters really do have more fun. They jostle, belly-slide across ice and snow and toboggan down embankments into water. Splish splash.

Sure, sea otters learning to slam dunk is an impressive sight, but sometimes there’s nothing cuter than animals doing what they do best. In this case, smashing open some clams as a midday treat.

Otters have been portrayed as very playful and happy creatures, and it is true they appear to have a lot of fun sliding on ice and snow and splashing in the water. They also often travel in small ...

A North American river otter has given birth to three pups at the Seneca Park Zoo — a first in the 132-year history of the ...