Ruby the sea otter's 10-year odyssey along the West Coast began as a 1-day-old pup, when someone spotted the abandoned ...

The sea otter pup was tiny, probably less than 2 weeks old, alone in Morro Bay on an October morning earlier this year. A ...

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 ...

Ohio’s fur trapping season is underway with more to come as the statewide seasons for beaver and river otter open December 26. Trapping for fox, raccoon, skunk, opossum, weasel, and mink has been ...

Russia once dreamed of a North American empire stretching from Siberia into Alaska, fueled by the wealth of sea otter fur and Pacific trade routes. But the colony remained small, isolated, and ...

Ketchikan artist Christy Ruby was recently awarded a Rasmuson Foundation grant to build a small-scale tannery for processing ...

When European scientists first set eyes on the platypus, in the form of a pelt and a sketch shipped over from Australia in ...

Briscot Farm was overwhelmed by sudden flooding last week, leaving the property underwater and prompting a large-scale animal ...

When winter’s icy grip takes hold, survival becomes a matter of preparation and the right gear. While modern technology offers numerous solutions, there’s one item that has stood the test of time for ...

OFC CREATIONS presents Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, located at 3450 Winton Place, Rochester, NY ...

Wildlife lover Ayse Genisel was delighted to spot a baby sea otter through her binoculars, but people trying to get too close ...

A two-year quest for browns in the wilds of Alaska that included the expected (bone-chilling cold), the unusual (wolverines), ...