The otters, sea lions, and seals were by far the most popular animals during my recent visit to the Seattle Aquarium, and it ...

Because of their high metabolic rates, sea otters are especially vulnerable to disturbances that can increase their energy ...

Adorably fuzzy sea otters aren’t just cute. The marine mammals serve a crucial role, helping to restore the giant kelp forests they rely on by removing their top predators, the sea urchins.

As ice thins, they scamper across it to find or make their own holes. Agile swimmers, they slip down into frigid water and, often within a few minutes, pop back up. They pull themselves onto the ice ...

The otters took full advantage of the snowy conditions and sledded down a hill on their bellies. The video, provided by Zoo ...

New research in The Journal of Wildlife Management reveals how human activities affect the behavior and energy expenditure of southern sea otters.

Adorably fuzzy sea otters aren’t just cute. The marine mammals serve a crucial role, helping to restore the giant kelp forests they rely on by removing their top predators, the sea urchins.

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., was established in 1889 and is committed to helping save species and ...

Because of their high metabolic rates, sea otters are especially vulnerable to disturbances that can increase their energy needs. New research in The ...