southern sea otter, Enhydra lutris nereis, mother and pup share a meal of mussels, Elkhorn Slough, California, USA

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California sea otter or southern sea otter, Enhydra lutris nereis ( threatened species ) mother and pup share a meal of mussels that the mother has collected, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, United States ( Eastern Pacific )

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Size: 7260px × 4840px
Location: Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, USA
Photo credit: © Doug Perrine / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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