Southern sea otter

A sea otter floating on its back in the water

Photo By/Credit

Lilian Carswell/USFWS

Media Usage Rights/License

Public Domain

Banner Image

A young southern sea otter pauses while grooming in Moss Landing, Calif. Photo by Lilian Carswell/USFWS.

Species

Enhydra lutris nereis

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