Their fur is so soft it almost led to their extinction, but otters’ recovery has been a boon to Pacific kelp forests, a key ...

Half a century ago, the American people took a remarkable step. They realized that their own survival is entwined with the survival of other animals. They understood the importance of keeping ...

U.S. Fish and Wildlife previously recommended that kayakers should keep at least 60 feet away from sea otters and avoid large ...

Q. You once said diamondback terrapins were your favorite turtle. What is your favorite mammal? A. Tough question, because all puppies and kittens, indeed most baby mammals, are engaging. But sea ...

A nimal care team members from Shedd Aquarium in Chicago recently collaborated with the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward to ...

AP, is a disease caused by parasitic worms. A seabird or shorebird consumes the parasite, which matures and lays eggs inside ...

CHICAGO (TND) — An "otterly" adorable sea otter pup is settling in at his new home after he was found all alone and malnourished in Alaska. The pup, who is yet to be named, is known asPup EL230 for ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Hungry sea otters have figured out a workaround when they want to ...

The public is invited to help select the name of a special southern sea otter pup undergoing rehabilitation at The Marine Mammal Center in Marin County. The still-to-be-named female pup was originally ...

Monika Rohrer, a volunteer with the Marine Mammal Physiology Project, works with Morgan the otter. Rohrer was a lead volunteer in Olive’s rehabilitation. (Photo by Carolyn Lagattuta) The young sea ...

Discover what makes marine mammals unique and why they need our protection. California's coastal waters are home to some of nature’s most remarkable creatures - marine mammals like seals, dolphins, ...

Alaska’s wolves are turning to the ocean for food, hunting sea otters and revealing how ecosystems overlap at the coast.