Sea otters are known for using tools, but not all of them do. A new study finds those that use tools have better survival odds in a world where their traditional food sources are changing. You've ...

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Sea otters are one of nature’s most fascinating creatures, beloved for their playful personalities and critical role in marine ecosystems. From their dense fur to their impressive tool use, these ...

A river otter at a Tennessee wildlife preserve died after visitors threw food into his enclosure last week. Otto, an otter at the Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium in Kingsport, Tenn., became ill ...

An otter named Otto died last week at a Tennessee nature preserve after visitors threw food into his enclosure, the Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium said in a statement. The park said that human food ...

An otter died after park guests threw food into its enclosed environment, nature preserve officials said Thursday.Otto the otter, whose body couldn't tolerate the food, was taken to an animal hospital ...

A North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) wanders through a forest at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Credit: Calli Wise, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center YouTube video: ...

Bays Mountain Park officials say the park’s only river otter died on Thursday after it fell ill because someone threw food into its enclosure. The park announced earlier Thursday that “Otto” the otter ...

Playful North American river otters often sound like squeaky toys as they wrestle each other, slide down riverbanks or frolic in water. Spotting these cute, furry animals is not only good fun, it’s ...