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.

River otters do not dig their own dens but may modify the unused burrows of other mammals. Otters also dwell in abandoned beaver lodges, hollow logs, under tangles of roots, and within rocky ledges.

You're not getting just your typical mice, foxes and otters. You're also getting flying miniatures like the Little Owl above.

It’s been an ongoing goal for some members of town to make the village of Otter Creek a working waterfront again.

"Otters are a rare species and require clean rivers with an abundant source of food and plenty of vegetation to hide their secluded burrows - known as 'holts'," a SWT spokesman said. Mr Garnham ...

Amanda Kooser covers the quirky side of science and space. Otters have a reputation as fun, playful animals. They swirl through the water, perform acrobatics and snack on seafood. But multiple eye ...

Unlike most marine mammals, sea otters are primarily insulated by fur, not blubber. In fact they have the densest fur in the animal kingdom. Sadly that thick, resplendent coat has also given otters ...

Originally, it was tasked with the job of hunting river otters. At first, the practice was to protect ... The breed, known for digging into burrows to hunt puffins years ago, can also control its ears ...

HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – The Evansville Otters are preparing to kick off its 30th season in 2025 and have revealed new branding ...

A pair of rescued southern sea otters have found a new home at the New York Aquarium. Pumpkin and Clover were rescued in California as young pups — one was less than a day old when she was found. As ...

The minivan struck an Amish buggy from behind on a road south of New York Mills in Otter Tail County. The woman driving the buggy has severe injuries, the Sheriff’s Office said. A woman driving ...

Bloomburrow introduces a new, unique plane to Magic: The Gathering, with animals and critters in their own society. Special ...