Otters, the aquatic acrobats of freshwater ecosystems, bring joy with their playful antics and sleek, streamlined bodies. With webbed paws and a love for water, these charismatic mammals navigate rivers and coastlines with agility. Explore the captivating world of otters on our website, where we uncover their various species, social behaviors, and the essential role they play in maintaining healthy aquatic environments. 🦦
“This news is incredibly exciting.” Rare Eurasian Otter Spotted in Malaysia After 11-Year Disappearance Deep within Malaysia’s Tangkulap Forest Reserve, a set of hidden cameras set up by the conservation…
They hadn’t seen one there in years … Recently, members of the San Antonio River Authority’s watershed ecology team were reviewing footage from their trail cameras when they spotted something…
Rediscovery of the Asian Small-Clawed Otter in Nepal After 185 Years For the first time in 185 years, scientists have confirmed the presence of the Asian small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinereus)…
“She’s a good friend of mine” ❤️ Rescued Otter Forms Unbreakable Bond with Swedish Kayaker On his solo kayak trips across a misty Swedish lake, TikTok user Mats Janzon is…
Two orphaned otter cubs, whose mothers were tragically killed, were saved from certain death thanks to their rescue, the UK Wild Otter Trust has reported. The cubs, a female named…
Chungungo (Marine Otter): A Tiny Sea Cat of the Coast The chungungo (Lontra felina), also known as the marine otter or sea cat, is the smallest species of otter and…
Conservationists in New Mexico are celebrating a major milestone: the state’s wild river otter population has tripled in the past 14 years. Once native to the region, river otters were…
The jaguarundi, also known scientifically as Puma yagouaroundi or Herpailurus yagouaroundi, is a fascinating small feline native to the Americas, ranging from Mexico to central Argentina. Despite its name suggesting…
An otter was sighted foraging for food in Plymouth Sound. Fisherman Andy Melvin recounted that while fishing at his “regular spot” on West Hoe around 05:50 BST, he observed the…
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) lauds the introduction of the Mink Facility Disease Prevention Act, a crucial step towards ending mink farming in Illinois and safeguarding public health. Proposed by…