It may be hard to visualize an otter stealing a board from a surfer – until you see it on video. A surfer in Santa Cruz was the latest victim of an aggressive otter who jumped on the back of his ...

An aggressive sea otter in California is hassling locals by riding boards she stole from surfers in the lineup. Steamer Lane is a legendary point break nestled along the rocky shores of Santa Cruz ...

Seeing an otter mounting a surfboard is delightful. But behind the viral sensation is a lesson about how humans can get too close to wild animals they love. The otter wouldn’t let go the end of ...