California sea otter, Enhyrdra lutris nereis, mother cradling her pup draped across her chest, while floating over seagrass bed, Morro Bay, California

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California sea otter, Enhyrdra lutris nereis ( threatened species ), mother cradling her pup draped across her chest, while floating over seagrass bed, Morro Bay, California, United States ( Eastern Pacific Ocean )

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Size: 8256px × 5504px
Location: Morro Bay, California
Photo credit: © Doug Perrine / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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