Otter abodes feature numerous tunnels—one of which usually allows them to come and go from the water. These otters swim by propelling themselves with their powerful tails and flexing their long ...

Otters have been living at Rutland Water for many years and the trust has described them as "elusive" creatures. Joe Davis, a manager at Rutland Water Nature Reserve, said: "History has not been ...

It can be found on the Pacific coasts of North America and Asia. Sea otters spend most of their lives in the water Sea otters spend most of their lives in the water and, unlike any other otter ...

DESCRIPTION: Sea otters use their rear flippers to move and their flat, muscular tails to steer. They have an exceptional sense of smell, hearing, and eyesight above water and below. Lacking blubber, ...

Before Western expansion, "you probably had otters in most any water body that could hold fish," Forman said. But their lush, dense fur — designed to keep the aquatic animals warm underwater — made ...

"There had only been a few sightings of otters in the past several years," he added. Otter decline 'wake-up call' over river pollution Water customers face sewage spill price hike Last chance to ...