For more than a century, sea otters vanished from Washington’s waters, hunted to extinction. Now, their slow return is bringing a boost to coastal ecosystems.

Sea otters are often portrayed as lovable and relaxed animals that spend their time goofing around. Or, simply floating on their backs in the water with their special rock. While this image is ...

Sea otters are surprisingly good at using tools. If they come across a particularly tough clam shell and they are desperate to reach the meat inside, they have a plan. They deploy their trusty rock to ...

What’s your favorite animal, Grandpa?” Ruben and Josie are at that age where they ask about favorites like foods, colors, and ...