southern sea otter mother (Enhydra lutris nereis) holds pup after grooming herself while her 11 day old pup rests in the water - the mother frequently returns to check on the pup and then continues grooming at Moss Landing, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Monterey, California, USA, Pacific Ocean


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Image ID: 0046129-JSM-X.jpg

Southern Sea Otter | Enhydra lutris nereis

southern sea otter mother (Enhydra lutris nereis) holds pup after grooming herself while her 11 day old pup rests in the water - the mother frequently returns to check on the pup and then continues grooming at Moss Landing, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Monterey, California, USA, Pacific Ocean
Credit to: Jane Smith / BluePlanetArchive.com

Image dimensions: 5400x3600

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