Keepers at a Wisconsin zoo are on the hunt for a pair of otters that escaped from their enclosure under cover of a snowstorm.

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Adorably fuzzy sea otters aren’t just cute. The marine mammals serve a crucial role, helping to restore the giant kelp forests they rely on by removing their top predators, the sea urchins.

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However, in recent decades, these vibrant ecosystems have faced significant threats. Enter the sea otters, nature’s unexpected yet invaluable ecological warriors. This furry marine mammal is not ...

Because of their high metabolic rates, sea otters are especially vulnerable to disturbances that can increase their energy needs. New research in The Journal of Wildlife Management reveals how human ...

When sea otters were reintroduced along the coastlines of islands in Southern California and British Columbia, researchers saw kelp forests return to areas that were destroyed by sea urchins. But how ...

Beyond their ecological importance, sea otters hold economic and cultural significance for California. They attract ecotourism, drawing visitors eager to witness these charismatic creatures in their ...