It takes three years for an otter cub to master the complexities of fishing. Watch as a bevy of otters learn how to fish from ...

Fish make up most of the giant otter's diet. They hunt alone or in groups, sometimes using coordinated efforts, and must be successful often to meet their daily intake quota. Each animal may eat ...

In the wild wetlands of South America, a group of giant otters boldly confronts a caiman in a thrilling display of teamwork and courage. These sleek predators prove that strength lies in numbers even ...

Sea otters have powerful teeth and even more powerful bites – an estimated 615 pounds of force. That’s about as much as a black bear. This strong smile helps them bust through the hard shells of their ...

Paleontologists uncover a nearly complete cranium of Siamogale melilutra, a 6.24 million-year-old otter species that was as large as a modern wolf. Lab safety rules dictate that one must tie back long ...

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No other otter species hunts in a pack (called a romp) or lives in family groups, which usually comprise between six and eight individuals. Theo Allofs The giant otter, the Pantanal's second ...