It is with bittersweet emotions that Zoo Miami recently announced the passing of "Kara," Zoo Miami's senior giant river otter. On Jan. 14, Kara was observed being abnormally lethargic and depressed.

"We were out preparing for the upcoming giant hogweed season when we came across these incredible otter footprints – a sign that these elusive creatures are thriving along the River Tees.

The giant river otters come up to the glass to play ... Visitors from different cities in Texas and even Louisiana spent time exploring the new exhibit. “When I see the otter, guess what, I’m going to ...

Another classic stop along the Park Loop Road, Otter Cliff is a giant 110-foot-high granite precipice ... Park rangers suspect the name refers to river otters as there are no sea otters in the ...