California sea otter, Enhydra lutris, Morro Bay, California. Sea otters wrap themselves in kelp to avoid drifting from their companions. This allows t

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California sea otter, Enhydra lutris, Morro Bay, California. Sea otters wrap themselves in kelp to avoid drifting from their companions. This allows them to sleep, groom and socialize in safety.

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Size: 4928px × 3264px
Location: Morro Bay, California
Photo credit: © Ross/Tom Stack Assoc / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: bay, behavior, california, cute, enhydra, floating, kelp, lutris, mammal, marine, morro, morrow, otter, sea, seaweed