Gray Wolves Are Hunting Sea Otters – and Scientists Don’t Know How

New research broadens our understanding of how gray wolves interact with and influence aquatic habitats. On Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, gray wolves have been observed engaging in an unusual ...

Otis, one of the oldest river otters in captivity, dies unexpectedly at an Upstate NY zoo

Otis, a 20-year-old North American river otter, died unexpectedly at Zoo New York in Watertown on Friday. Necropsy results ...

Beloved river otter Otis passes away at Zoo New York

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Zoo New York has announced that Otis the North American river otter, has passed away. Zoo New York ...

“Weird-Looking” Otter Poo Leads to a Surprising Ecological Discovery

Scientists discovered that river otter droppings contain large numbers of parasites that infect the animals’ prey, indicating that otters may play a significant role in shaping local food webs.
BBC Wildlife

Watch this adorable baby sea otter learning to float on its own. What happened next is heartbreaking...

A wildlife lover in Monterey, California, melted hearts around the world when she shared an adorable video of a baby sea otter learning to float on its own. What happened next is a sad reminder of how ...
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What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Too Fast

Eating too fast can cause digestive issues, weight gain, and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Slowing down at meal times can improve digestion, nutrient absorption, and portion ...
Newport News Times

Island receives Alliance grant for Northwest Sea Otter Survey

Pacific University Professor of Psychology Heide Island has been awarded a $12,000 grant that will aid efforts to reintroduce sea otters to the Oregon Coast. Island received the grant from The Oregon ...