For 40 years, scientists have been monitoring the Neotropical otter (Lontra longicaudis) along the southern coast of Brazil.

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Did you know that otters sometimes hold hands while they float? It looks adorable, but it is also a clever water trick. Even ...

La Jolla Cove, in California’s marine sanctuary, took first place in Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best ...

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The Cincinnati Zoo has tapped a firm to carry out its ambitious pipeline of capital projects, including new animal habitats.

The animal kingdom is fascinating and beyond human imagination. There are some animals which have evolved and they live ...

In 2023, Otter 841 made international headlines and cemented Santa Cruz on the map. From infiltrating the surf lineup to becoming an unexpected local celebrity, this curious sea otter is now helping ...

This may be the most beautiful park in the Golden State.