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.

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

When a North American river otter left behind some weird looking poo on a dock in Maryland and got caught by a wildlife ...

Blog follows the ongoing work of the Smithsonian's Environmental Research Center as they investigate climate change, invasive species, food webs, and other environmental issues around the world.

The termination includes the Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Center in Ada, which employed about 60 federal workers before the restructuring notice.

On Friday, July 18, the Environmental Protection Agency said it will eliminate the Office of Research and Development and reduce its workforce. The termination includes the Robert S. Kerr ...