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. 🦦
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…
Top Comedy Honors Go to Hilarious Kangaroo Snapshot The renowned Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, celebrated as the premier international showcase of humor-infused photography, has reached a delightful climax. We are…
In a captivating turn of events, wildlife photographer Milan Tamang stumbled upon a hidden gem in Nepal’s Chitwan National Park on September 10—an elusive smooth-coated otter in the Rapti River.…