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 ...

An unusually aggressive sea otter that made quite the splash last summer is back hanging out off the coast of Santa Cruz. The backstory: The fearless 6-year-old female, known as southern sea otter 841 ...

There aren't many problems that a cute animal can't solve (at least temporarily). A sweet face or a fluffy fur coat can make anyone's heart soar, which is why many aquariums and zoos see long lines at ...

The young otter pup was admitted to the Alaska SeaLife Center Wildlife Response program after she and her mom were attacked by orcas.Alaska SeaLife Center A group of people out fishing captured the ...

You’ve likely seen those heartwarming images of darling little sea otters floating on their backs with their tiny hands clasped together as they bob along the waves. It’s super cute of course, but why ...

EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT A NATURAL WAVER, the sort of person who likes to connect with distant people and animals through an enthusiastic hand gesture, there is a deep desire to wave at any sea otter you ...

Sea otter diagnosed with asthma after being exposed to wildfire smoke. — -- A Seattle sea otter is learning to use a life-saving new toy: An inhaler. Dubbed "Mishka," the sea otter was diagnosed ...

California’s sea otters were once hunted to the brink of extinction. We can thank conservation laws like the Endangered Species Act for there being a few thousand of them floating and paddling along ...

The mother recently unexpectedly gave birth at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. — -- A wild sea otter gave the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, Calif. a pleasant surprise when she gave birth to an ...

According to the Dodo, rescuers in Morro Bay, Calif., found a stranded sea otter pup crying alone near the water, and they immediately knew they had to move fast. The Marine Mammal Center later ...

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SANTA CRUZ, Calif. -- The Santa Cruz coastline is always a popular place to be when the weather is warm, but there was an extra buzz Tuesday surrounding the sea otter that's growing in popularity and ...