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Sea Otter

Enhydra lutris

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

Lone sea otter relaxing and grooming while floating in the harbor. This is one of two otters I usually see here; never at the same time. They look totally relaxed but actually they can float on their back like this and move pretty fast with just their tail propelling them.

Habitat:

Boat harbor next to town.

Reference Links:

Sea otter - Wikipedia

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Comments (3)
Machi
Glad I could help you remember! They are so relaxing to watch and always bring a smile to my face
SukanyaDatta
Reminded me of myself when I first learnt swimming..it is very relaxing to float like this. I feel such solidarity with the otter :) Thank you, Machi for reminding me about a very distant but happy memory!

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Marine Mammals of the World
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Alaska Fauna and Flora
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Great Alaskan Challenge
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PublishedApril 9, 2021

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