The Eastern hellbender ( Cryptobranchus a. alleganiensis) isn’t nearly as fearsome as its name implies. They’re actually somewhat cute, if you can get past the salamander’s slimy, mucousy skin that’s ...

On his first visit to Peru—and his first group tour—contributing writer Ryan Knighton discovers that adventure comes in many, many forms.

This month, Post Local newsletter readers sent photos of Halloween decorations and also from their visits to the East Wing of ...

Tettegouche State Park in Silver Bay. Spanning 9,346 acres of pure natural splendor, this isn’t just another dot on the map; it’s nature’s ultimate stress-relief sanctuary.

It sounds spooky, but it offers one of the best free panoramic ... The coastal walking trail gives you million-dollar views without spending a penny. You can watch sea otters playing in the kelp beds ...

A family of otters has been delighting nature photographers and visitors to a river barrage this autumn. The animals have visited the Tees Barrage in Stockton for the last few years and are becoming a ...

This baby otter orphan was found alone in a river in Cecil County, Maryland. Taken in by the Maryland Zoo, she's now being ...

The two-year-old Asian small-clawed otter is trained in human remains detection to assist in search and recovery efforts in ...