On a remote Alaskan island, gray wolves are rewriting the rulebook by hunting sea otters — a behavior few scientists ever expected to see. Researchers are now uncovering how these coastal wolves ...

You’ve likely seen those heartwarming images of darling little sea otters floating on their backs with their tiny hands clasped together as they bob along the waves. It’s super cute of course, but why ...

Along a remote stretch of the Alaskan coast, gray wolves have quietly rewritten the rules of what a top land predator eats. Packs that once relied on deer are now regularly killing sea otters in the ...

The United States is home to two species of sea otters that float on the ocean in groups called rafts. Enjoy these images from Sea Otter Savvy, a community science outreach organization that educates ...

Sea otters are one of nature’s most fascinating creatures, beloved for their playful personalities and critical role in marine ecosystems. From their dense fur to their impressive tool use, these ...

Sunday, September 21, marks the start of Sea Otter Awareness Week on the Central Coast and across the country. It's a time to celebrate and learn about the, which are an important part of oceanic ...

On a blue-sky afternoon, kayakers paddle past dozens of sea lions lolling in the sun and make a beeline toward the sea otters lounging on beds of eel grass at Elkhorn Slough on California’s central ...

The United States is home to two species of sea otters that float on the ocean in groups called rafts. Image: Linda Dron. Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...