World Otter Day 27 May 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...
27 May 2024Hay Festival
27 May 2025Mona Vale rockpool, Sydney, Australia

More Desktop Wallpapers:

21 Dec 2024Burning the Clocks
Happy St Andrews Day!
1 Mar 2026Saint Davids Day
Purple mountain majesties
14 Mar 2024Happy Pi Day!
13 Apr 2024Grand National
Where is this hidden waterfall?
3 Feb 2024Carnival of Venice
This bird is peak beak
Launching hopes and prayers
Do pandas enjoy winter?
5 Aug 2024Hertfordshire, England
Hop into Lunar New Year
Sway with the Amazonian canopy
26 Jul 2024Summer Olympics begin in Paris
3 Oct 2023Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Australia
12 Dec 2025National Poinsettia Day
22 Aug 2025Rolling hills of the Palouse, Washington, United States
18 Nov 2023Polar bear season in Manitoba
28 Feb 2024Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, England
We can all just get along
A touch of magic
23 Aug 2024Prasat Phanom Rung temple ruins, Thailand
A 50-year balancing act
23 Jan 2024Maldives
22 Dec 2023December solstice
Whats a distaff?
12 Feb 2025Celebrating Charles Darwin
Ever seen garlic bloom?
Sunset on Santorini