World Otter Day May 27, 2026

World Otter Day

On World Otter Day, just look at this cutie swimming in the waters of Kachemak Bay, Alaska! Otters are captivating creatures that play an essential role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Supported by the Otter Specialist Group (OSG)—a global network of professionals dedicated to the conservation of all 14 species—this day highlights the otter"s vital contribution to nature. Known for their playful behaviour and remarkable intelligence, otters are key indicators of waterway health. Sadly, they face growing challenges from habitat loss and pollution.

© roclwyr/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

Stretching to the sky
Nothing says ‘San Francisco’ quite like...
May 27, 2024Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram, Tamil Nadu
May 27, 2025Mona Vale rockpool, Sydney, Australia

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Oct 3, 2024Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Mar 19, 2026Short-beaked echidna, Adelaide Hills, Australia
Nov 27, 2024Tombeau du Géant in Bouillon, Belgium
Jan 16, 2024Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
May 31, 2024Gunnerside, Yorkshire Dales National Park, England
Look, but don’t touch
Sep 28, 2023Container ship near a port in Thailand
The dawn of a new beginning
Jun 25, 2024Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA
Keep practicing, little guy
Getting starry-eyed at the moon
Sep 28, 2024Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida, USA
Dec 2, 2024Moose, Denali National Park, Alaska, United States
Apr 18, 2025International Day for Monuments and Sites
Apr 14, 2025Ambedkar Jayanti
Oct 2, 2025Gandhi Jayanti
Apr 9, 2024Black bear cub emerges into spring
An island crossroad of culture
Jul 20, 2025Moon Day
Is it green with envy?
What’s blooming so brightly?
Where is this historical bridge?
Jan 9, 2025Sossusvlei sand dunes, Namib desert, Namibia
Dec 17, 2025Eurasian red squirrel in Northumberland, England
Sep 27, 2024Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Italy
May 25, 2024Aït Benhaddou, Morocco
When only a hug will do
Sep 22, 2024Bada Bagh complex in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Apr 18, 2026World Heritage Day
Jan 1, 2026Happy New Year!