North American river otters eat, play and defecate in the same place. And their unhealthy habits make them ideal for ...

The presence of parasites in the otter scat could mean that they are important ecosystem engineers. According to Lohan, the ...

New research on river otter feces in the Chesapeake Bay makes revelations about the animal’s diet and their movements.

Closeup of otter scat on a wooden marsh overlook at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Journalists are welcome to use this video in media publications, provided proper attribution is given ...

North American river otters have terrible hygiene when it comes to their food. They eat, play and defecate in the same place.

North American river otters eat, play and defecate in the same place. But their terrible food hygiene make them ideal for ...