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

Located just north of Big Sur, Point Lobos State Natural Area is known as the “crown jewel of the California state park ...

This Monterey County estuary lets visitors see sea otters, baby seals, and shorebirds thriving just steps from scenic marsh trails and viewing platforms.

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

Santa Cruz is a haven for newborn sea otters and their (protective) mamas, and a local expert shares the best places around ...

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 ...

Fort Ross offers a rare look at California’s Russian past, where settlers built a windswept colony far from home on the ...

As human activities encroach more and more into otter habitat, it's worth remembering that although attacks are very rare, these animals are large predators that will fight to defend their territory.

The public will choose the winner of the People’s Choice award in a vote that runs from February 4 to March 18 ...

Just by eating sea urchins and destructive shellfish, sea otters are keeping kelp forests healthy and coastal erosion at bay.