What animal is cute, fuzzy and found on almost every continent (except Australia and Antartica)? Otters, of course. Part of the weasel family, these mammals are divided into 13 existing species. Some ...

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.

Join Micayla from the Lake Superior Zoo as she preps meals for the otters! Get a behind-the-scenes.. Join Micayla from the Lake Superior Zoo as she preps meals for the otters! Get a behind-the-scenes ...

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 ...