It is with bittersweet emotions that Zoo Miami announces the passing of "Kara," Zoo Miami's senior giant river otter. On January 14th, Kara was observed being abnormally lethargic and depressed. The ...

Zoo Miami has announced the passing of Kara, its “Grand Dame” of giant river otters, who they said was euthanized on Jan.14 after suffering from multiple geriatric health issues.

Giant river otters of the Peruvian Andes, which grow up to 18 feet long, are highly social, living and feeding together as families all their lives.

The pups born at The Yorkshire Wildlife Park were part of a species which is at-risk, a spokesperson said A trio of endangered giant otter pups have been born in South Yorkshire. The three babies ...