The otter lived in a swamp surrounded by evergreen forest A giant otter that roamed southwestern China six million years ago had a surprisingly strong bite and could have been a top predator ...

It is with bittersweet emotions that Zoo Miami announces the passing of "Kara," Zoo Miami's senior giant river otter. On ...

Giant otters are an endangered species that were nearly wiped out by poachers because the demand for their fur was so high. The banning of fur trade in Brazil meant that their numbers were able to ...

"It was believed to have gone extinct more than 100 years ago!" Environment Minister Gustavo Manrique tweeted of the Fernandina giant tortoise. "Hope is alive," he added. Conservationist and park ...

Zoo Miami has announced the passing of Kara, its “Grand Dame” of giant river otters, who they said was euthanized on Jan.14 ...

The Earth is home to all creatures. Some animals have seen near extinction and are now witnessing thriving populations. Here ...