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, ...

melilutra.” In this wet and forested environment, the otter’s jaw power could have given it an edge over predators that could not hunt in water or smash the shells of aquatic prey. "Carnivores are ...

If you’ve ever seen a picture or video of sea otters floating on their backs, holding hands as they snooze, you’ve probably ...

And shrews are fearsome predators. Turns out some of the most ... Next up, the giant otter. On average, they’re about as long as a human man is tall. And usually, prefer prey like catfish ...

Sea otters help recover the kelp forests they depend on. Now scientists know how - While threatened by climate change, otters ...

River otters are top-level predators with broad diets that include ... All this means that scientists can study one animal, like the river otter, to learn about the other animals and parasites ...