The rocky coves along California’s coast are home to one of nature’s most charismatic animals: the otter. Large groups of sea ...

Sea otters are known for their distinctive swimming posture, often floating on their backs with their webbed feet in the air. Their strong, streamlined bodies and webbed feet make them excellent ...

Sea otters living along the coastline of Canada’s British Columbia province are exposed — and absorb — forever chemicals, a new study shows. Each of the 11 sea otters tested carried residues PFAS ...

Zoo visitors can now say, "Hello!" to sea otters for the very first time at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Kevin and Chloe, two southern sea otters, arrived at the Cincinnati Zoo on Nov. 17, ...

Point Reyes National Seashore is home to some of the United States' most stunning landscapes and unique wildlife. These ...

Another wave of heavy rain smacks western Washington this week, coupled with strong winds adding concern for potential power outages. by KOMO News Staff SEATTLE — The Seattle Aquarium has joyfully ...

Discover California’s best 2026 weekend escapes, from beaches to deserts to mountain towns. Plan your next unforgettable ...

The Palomino Islands, where the sea lions are located, is part of the Callao archipelago just off the coast of Lima, Peru. It ...

Chinook salmon, along with the endangered steelhead trout, are considered indicator species for the environment, suggesting that other animals such as otters, eagles, beavers and bears may also ...

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Orcas are some of the ocean's most enigmatic and playful creatures, and they're not as elusive as you might think. Here's ...