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Watch this clever sea otter trade its prized sea pebble for a fish, then read all about how clever these creatures are.

(Reuters) - Humans are not alone in the use of tools. Chimpanzees, for instance, crack nuts with stones and use sticks to get at tasty termites. Dolphins are known to employ sponges to protect their ...

A wild otter cub had to be rescued after being found in an unusual spot - Colchester Zoo's flamingo habitat. The tiny cub, now affectionately named Mingo, was found alone - weighing just 800 grams. He ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Kooser covers the quirky side of science and space. Otters have a reputation as fun, playful animals. They swirl through ...

Otters are well known for their playful, energetic, and inquisitive behavior. However, did you know that otter play has a purpose other than just having fun? Or that otters are some of the most ...

Frank Hailer receives funding from NERC and Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water. Elizabeth Chadwick receives funding from the UK Natural Environment Research Council and from the Environment Agency Sarah du Plessis ...

Last month, residents of Bath, Somerset, flocked to the city center to get a glimpse of reported otters along the River Avon, and near the famous Pultney Bridge. Now, a nature enthusiast has managed ...