Apparently, these rescue otter brothers suddenly freezing is the result of their instincts kicking in. In the wild, predators ...

River otters may live 20 years in captivity; few survive more than 10 years in the wild. The river otter has few natural predators because of its strength, sharp teeth, aggressiveness when attacked, ...

They escaped from the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park last Thursday.

American river otters are a keystone species in aquatic ecosystems, the trust said. Their presence indicates a healthy ecosystem. “As a predator, they regulate prey populations, their foraging ...

“Otters are apex predators (living at the top of the aquatic food chain), and therefore their presence is an indicator of a healthy ecosystem, including enough prey. Along the River ...