The last time I wrote about otters I stated that sea otters are in my top 10 list of “most appealing adult mammals.” First, they are engagingly cute, especially when ...

Agencies monitoring wildfires in Alaska have elevated the state to Preparedness Level 5, which is the highest level, as ...

Alaska firefighters continue battling wildfires statewide. While rain helped some areas, warm, dry weather this week raises concerns as crews work to protect homes and highways.

An orphaned sea otter pup discovered alone on an Alaska beach is now getting 24/7 care, rescuers said. The young otter “ was ...

Otter Lake Elementary ' s high ranking earned it eligibility to display a U.S. News Best Elementary Schools award badge. Badge eligibility recognizes educational excellence, as described here ...

Penguin and otter manager Lana Gonzalez puts out ice chips for an 8-week-old sea otter rescued from Seldovia, Alaska, in his enclosure at Shedd Aquarium Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, in Chicago.

Some coastal wolves in Alaska, U.S., have toxic levels of mercury in their bodies after shifting from a terrestrial diet of deer and moose to a marine diet heavy with sea otters, new research finds.

An aggressive river otter that scratched several people in Maitland tested positive for rabies, Orange County Animal Services said. Officials are urging caution in the area around Lake Lily Park ...

National 16-year-old dies in head-on crash involving Sea-Doos on lake, Missouri cops say By Mike Stunson June 23, 2025 8:58 AM ...