Otters frolic in snow as wintry weather hits parts of US
Three otters looked right at home in the wintry weather as snow covered a zoo in the US.
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Andy braves a ‘mad’ Capercaillie and Beast from the East to create the Secret Life of the Cairngorms
Andy Howard embarked on a long-term labour of love to depict the Cairngorms in all their glory in his new book.
Family of otters are captured on camera during a night out in Huntly
A family of otters has been caught on film near Huntly as part of a project to highlight Scotland's rich array of wildlife.
International Otter Survival Fund celebrates 25th year in operation
It started as a local environmental centre offering wildlife tours to Skye visitors.
Scottish tourists warned about illegal otter pet trade in east Asia
A Skye otter expert has warned Scottish tourists to watch out for the illegal trade in cubs as pets in parts of east Asia.
Bats, otters and ancient woodland forces planning chiefs to recommend refusal for Fetterangus homes
The presence of bats, otters and ancient woodland has seen council planning chiefs recommend refusal of proposals for a north east housing development.
VIDEO: North-east sanctuary prepares orphaned otters for the wild
Two orphaned otters, named Dee and Don by rescuers, have been given a new enclosure to prepare them for life in the wilderness.
Otter spotting on Shetland comes out on top in global wildlife experiences list
Shetland's otters have beaten sharks, polar bears, wolves and killer whales as tops for global wildlife experiences.
VIDEO: Orphaned otters Dee and Don growing stronger
Two orphaned otters named Dee and Don by rescuers are getting closer to a return into the wild.
Cute otter pup being nursed back to health after wandering onto A96
They can usually be found going for a dip in the rivers and streams they call home.
Aberdeen photographer capture up-close footage of otter swimming along River Don
It was a case of right place, right time for this Aberdeen photographer who managed to capture this wonderful footage.
Orphaned otters need north-east public to splash the cash for new pool
An animal sanctuary which rescued a pair of orphaned baby otters from north-east roadside has now launched an appeal to buy a special swimming pool.
VIDEO: Adorable otters hunting in Don at Seaton Park
Youtube user Iain Henderson uploaded this wonderful video of otters playing in the River Don, in Seaton Park.
An experience you ‘otter’ try
True happiness is having an otter on your lap. That’s the verdict of 23-year-old Rosneath girl Robyn Hunter, who studied to be an artist and spent five years as a chef before finding her true vocation at Loch Lomond Sea Life Aquarium. Robyn has spent 12 months gradually winning the trust of resident Asian otters Lily and her two offspring, Pickle and Cub.
T in the Park organisers accused of breaking animal protection laws
Organisers of T in the Park have been accused of potentially breaking the law by blocking up a suspected otter's den.
VIDEO: Bizarre otter antics caught on camera
Otters have been filmed indulging in bizarre group wriggling sessions by a Scottish wildlife photographer.
Photographs show the plight of Shetland otters
An award-winning Shetland photographer has released a series of images which show the daily battle faced by the islands' wildlife.
Skye charity helps to protect otters in Bangladesh
A Skye-based otter charity is arranging a training workshop in Bangladesh in a bid to prevent the creatures from being hunted to extinction.
Edinburgh Zoo otters get their teeth into Halloween pumpkins
Razor sharp teeth and claws were used to carve into a gruesome Halloween treat as 15 Oriental short-clawed otters put on a spooktacular display of natural foraging at Edinburgh Zoo.
Otters facing fight for survival due to ‘poisoned seas’
A leading otter expert has claimed the animals are being killed by Scotland's "poisoned" seas.