Otter-human interactions have varied over time, with otters being hunted for their pelts, used in fishing practices in southern Bangladesh, and occasionally attacking humans, though such incidents are …

Dec 21, 2025 · Otter, any of 13 species of semiaquatic mammals that belong to the weasel family and are noted for their playfulness. The otter has a lithe and slender body with short legs, a strong neck, …

Otter is a smart note-taking app that empowers you to remember, search, and share your voice conversations. Otter creates smart voice notes that combine audio, transcription, speaker …

Dec 12, 2025 · An otter refers to a semiaquatic carnivorous mammal of the subfamily Lutrinae under Mustelidae, a family that also includes weasels, badgers, minks, stoats, wolverines, and others. They …

There are 14 species of otter around the world and many of them are endangered. Use the links below to explore the different species and find out more about otters in other parts of the world.

Otters are mammals that have adapted to a life close to the water. They are the only member of their family, Mustelidae, to spend extended periods in or under water. Other members of their family …

The most widely distributed otter is the Eurasian otter, found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia to Japan and Indonesia. Typical otter habitat includes both water and land, except for the sea otter, …

Jan 4, 2026 · Scientists discovered that river otter droppings contain large numbers of parasites that infect the animals’ prey, indicating that otters may play a significant role in shaping local food webs.

May 31, 2024 · Charismatic otters are the largest members of the weasel family. Unlike other weasels, otters are semi-aquatic. Their sleek bodies range in size from two to nearly six feet long.

Pteronura brasiliensis by Nicole Duplaix. Otters are opportunistic carnivorous mammals in the subfamily Lutrinae. There are 14 existing species, all semiaquatic or marine, with varied diets based on …