A sea otter resting, holding its paws out of the water to keep them warm and conserve body heat as it floats in cold ocean water. Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, Moss Landing, California, USA
Image: 21629 Species: Enhydra lutris Common name: Sea otter Location: Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, Moss Landing, California, USA Lat/Long: 36° 48' 32.28"N, 121° 47' 9.29"W (Coordinates: 36.80897°, -121.78591°) Format: Digital 2:3 Copyright © Phillip Colla, all rights reserved worldwide.
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