Otter 841 was born in captivity and released into the wild in June 2020. She is tagged with her number and has a radio transmitter that officials have been monitoring to keep tabs on her.

To many, otters are known for their cuddly appearance and playful nature. It may not seem normal to deem the creatures dangerous. Kight, however, said otters should not be underestimated.

Otters may appear cute and cuddly, as anyone who has ever enjoyed watching their playful antics at any zoo can surely attest. However, they are carnivorous mammals with powerful teeth and jaws ...

Sea otters in California are stealing people's surfboards, according to multiple reports. One otter, who was filmed forcefully hijacking a surfboard, has been captured, officials said.

A 5-year-old sea otter born in captivity and released into the wild has been aggressively approaching surfers, hopping onto and biting their boards, and wildlife authorities are looking to return t… ...

But don’t let their cute and cuddly appearance get the better of you. “As with any ... Game and Fish says it is possible wild otters could one day make their way south in the Rio Grande to ...

A sea otter eyes its lunch, one of two invasive European green crabs it was able to retrieve underwater. Photo taken in 2011 in Moss Landing, CA.

Some otters rely on tools to bust open hard-shelled prey items like snails, and a new study suggests this tool use is helping them to survive as their favorite, easier-to-eat foods disappear.

At Serene Lakes, also in Northern California, northwest of Lake Tahoe, another swimmer was attacked by otters and required emergency medical care. The episode took place days before Finn was attacked.