Whether in rivers, on land, or by the sea, otters are a sight to see. While some species are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, otters continue to inhabit areas of the United States and around the world. Stable sea otter populations can be found in parts of the Russian east coast, British Columbia and Mexico.
Part of the mustelid family, otters are related to weasels, bears and badgers, but they are considered cuter than their cousins by many. What’s so outstanding about otters? Take a look and see for yourself.
An otter shows off its fresh catch of fish.
Savannah Rose, Wyoming, 2022
Snow and frigid temperatures aren’t enough to keep this Eurasian otter from its business.
Bastien Masson, France, 2020
An otter enjoys some greenery on Shelter Island, where the species has made a modest comeback.
K.C. Bailey, New York, 2023
Otter parents perch on a log in the river, asleep while their young one finishes dinner.
Gary Rensberger, Washington, 2023
A giant, whiskered otter uses every tool available—teeth and claws—to enjoy its meal.
Alexander Perov, Brazil, 2021
Otters join forces to invade a restaurant where the aromatic fare attracts all types of hungry creatures
Yutaro Sugii, Singapore, 2022
Two otters seem to wonder whether there’s a way to disembark an iceberg without plunging into ice-cold water.
Lee Petersen, Alaska, 2019
In Singapore, otters are able to coexist with humans in highly developed urban areas, such as local parks. Yutaro Sugii, Singapore, 2022
An otter creates a shower of water as it attempts to dry off. Hira Punjabi, India, 2019
Hungry otters…
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