A southern sea otter pup was reunited with its mother off the coast of Morro Bay, California, hours after it was left ...

Biologists and ecologists have long wished to gather high-quality data on exactly what the animals they study are eating, but how can such observations be made without disturbing the natural patterns ...

Secure on her stomach, a sea otter carefully grooms her baby on a sunny day. The surrounding kelp provides protection and a calm environment, showcasing the tender and nurturing side of these marine ...

Southern sea otters living along California’s coast are struggling in warmer seas, with new threats and changing food sources. They, like the other two sea otter subspecies, are classified as ...

The architect Suchi Reddy designed a weekend home on a cliff in the famed planned community to help Ivy Ross, a Google executive, get out of her mind and into her body. Credit...Adam Potts Supported ...

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 ...

SEATTLE — The Seattle Aquarium has a new resident making a splash. Ruby, a southern sea otter from Monterey Bay Aquarium, arrived in Seattle this week and is already settling into her new home ...

SEATTLE — The Seattle Aquarium has joyfully announced the arrival of Ruby, the first southern sea otter to join its ranks. Hailing from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Ruby's transition to her new home ...

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, ...

The Marine Mammal Center rescued an ailing sea otter from Morro Bay on Tuesday, but it was too sick to survive. The nonprofit started receiving calls about a young adult southern sea otter on Monday, ...

The Cincinnati Zoo is welcoming a new species of otters for the first time.On Tuesday, the zoo announced that Southern sea otters Chloe and Kevin had arrived and can be seen by the public.The ...

(AP) — It was a foggy October afternoon on the central California coast when the Marine Mammal Center got a call on their public hotline: there were distressed cries coming from the frigid waters in ...