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.

The Sacramento Zoo introduces a new otter, Darla, to its river otter habitat, where she joins her brother Jackson.

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Biologists and ecologists have long wished to gather high-quality data on exactly what the animals they study are eating, but how can such observations be made without disturbing the natural patterns ...

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

North American river otter pups have been born at the Seneca Park Zoo for the first time in its 132-year history. The three offspring — two females and one male — were born to 9-year-old female otter ...

The Sacramento Zoo welcomed Darla to their North American river otter habitat in the past few weeks. • Video above: Meet the ...

TACOMA – A zoo euthanized a “beloved” North American river otter after her health declined due to her age, Oregon zookeepers said. Tilly, a river otter that was euthanized at the age of 16, which is ...

WATERTOWN — Zoo New York is mourning 20-year-old Otis, the North American river otter, after he unexpectedly died on Friday. ...

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

North American river otters eat, play and defecate in the same place. And their unhealthy habits make them ideal for detecting future health threats in the environment. Kristen Goodhue A North ...

Kai, a Northern American river otter, lived at the Sacramento Zoo since 2017. She is remembered for her sassy personality and curious nature, according to a statement from the Sacramento Zoo.