The search for two river otters is underway after they escaped from the NEW Zoo in Suamico following a snowstorm Thursday.

With the demise of the wolverine (Gulo luscus Linnaeus) in the Adirondacks in the late 1700’s or early 1800’s, the river otter became the region’s largest member of the weasel family. Adults weigh 5.4 ...

While adorable, it also seems a bit harsh. But is this normal behavior for river otters? How do otter moms teach their young to swim? Let’s find out. The video, hilariously narrated on Godley ...

If you live along the water but have never seen a river otter, it’s probably because they’re mostly nocturnal, and very shy. But these secretive creatures, and their parasites, hold lots of ...

Two river otters that escaped Thursday from the NEW Zoo in Suamico are in no danger and have remained close to home.

This behavior is very typical for otters ... into human care through a process of rehabilitation. North American river otters are native to our area and are very comfortable and capable of ...

North American river otter mom Tilly is teaching her new pup ... It might look kind of scary to a casual observer, but it's a very natural behavior," Van Beek told the outlet.

The live capture of river otters is notoriously difficult ... from tracks could inform scientists about population demographics, habitat use, movement behavior, dispersal patterns, genetic diversity, ...

Otters have a reputation for being social animals with playful behavior, as demonstrated by these North American river otters at Zoo Knoxville. Otters Clayton, Reed, and Pascal slide down the ...

SUAMICO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Two river otters from the NEW Zoo in Suamico escaped their habitat during the latest winter storm and zookeepers are looking for them. In the early morning hours of Thursday, ...