The otters would float upright in the water, hold up a mussel and strike it down against the stone. After enough strikes to weaken it, the otters would use their teeth to open the shell.

Blue claws, beady eyes, silky feathers and diamond-stamped shells: The Chesapeake Bay is home to some of nature’s most ...

Ryder the Sea Otter would be very much at home at a seafood buffet. That’s because he is able to use tools to crack a shell and have a snack, a unique behavior for a marine mammal. “They will ...

The otters typically live up to 12 years in professional care, but some live over 20 years. The aquarium says that nobody knows their lifespan in the wild. To spot Asta at the aquarium, look for a ...