The fisher, a mink-like mammal, has begun reappearing in Ohio as a natural byproduct of forest conservation practices.

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Otis, a 20-year-old North American river otter, died unexpectedly at Zoo New York in Watertown on Friday. Necropsy results ...

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Zoo New York has announced that Otis the North American river otter, has passed away. Zoo New York ...

Scientists discovered that river otter droppings contain large numbers of parasites that infect the animals’ prey, indicating that otters may play a significant role in shaping local food webs.

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Otis, a North American river otter at Watertown’s Zoo New York, died unexpectedly on Friday at ...

A second giant otter, Romo, has died at the Roger Williams Park Zoo just days after the death of his brother, Fernando. Romo, who was nearly 14, was euthanized after an exam revealed his cancer had ...

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Here in South Florida, we are lucky to live alongside so much wildlife. You may never have even seen one outside of a zoo, but river otters actually call South Florida home, too.

DES MOINES (AP) -- River otters are now legal game in Iowa for the first time since they disappeared from the state during the 1870s.

The beautiful river otter searches for fish here in The Villages. Look closely at his expression at the exact instant that he locates dinner! Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing!