Enhydra Lutris Collection (#3)

USA, Alaska, Kodiak Island, Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) floating in Afognak Bay on summer evening

Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) on its back, Homer, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - on water sleeping/resting during snow flurry - Alaska _D3B5912
TOM-1939 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - on water sleeping / resting during snow flurry Alaska Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otters - Alaska _D3B4440
TOM-1930 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otters Alaska Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - on water - pup nursing as mother grooms - Alaska _D3B7730
TOM-1940 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - on water - pup nursing as mother grooms Alaska Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - mother holds pup while they sleep on their backs in a protected cove - Alaska _D3B2590
TOM-1917 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - mother holds pup while they sleep on their backs in a protected cove Alaska Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - mother with young pup sleep during a snow shower - Alaska _D3B5503
TOM-1923 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - mother with young pup sleep during a snow shower Alaska Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - mother carrying her very young pup - while pups at this age float quite well they
TOM-1921 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - mother carrying her very young pup - while pups at this age float quite well they haven't learned the coordination or have the strength to swim very far so

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - with mouth open - Alaska _D3B7338
TOM-1932 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - with mouth open Alaska Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - raft - Sea Otters often gather in a protected area (from current tide wind & waves)
TOM-1920 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - raft - Sea Otters often gather in a protected area (from current tide wind & waves)

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - on shore _D3B3490
TOM-1922 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - on shore Alaska Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - mother nursing pup - Alaska _D3B2853
TOM-1915 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - mother nursing pup Alaska Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - raft with two mothers with young pups - Sea Otters often rest
TOM-1910 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - raft with two mothers with young pups Alaska Enhydra lutris Sea Otters often rest

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - young pup learning to swim - Alaska _D3B7797
TOM-1941 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - young pup learning to swim Alaska Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - sleeping - mother (on right) is holding a several month old pup while they rest
TOM-1916 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - sleeping - mother (on right) is holding a several month old pup while they rest - another is sleeping in the same area

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - on back in water with Common Goldeneye drake (Bucephala clangula) - Alaska
TOM-1950 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - on back in water with Common Goldeneye drake (Bucephala clangula) Alaska Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - in snowstorm - Alaska _D3B6016
TOM-1938 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - in snowstorm Alaska Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otters - Alaska _D3B3416
TOM-1927 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otters Alaska Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - on water - Alaska _D3B7332
TOM-1933 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - on water Alaska Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Adult sea otter (Enhydra lutris kenyoni) in Inian Pass, Southeastern Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean. MORE INFO: This sub-species ranges from the Aleutian Islands throughout southeast Alaska to Oregon

Danny Frank / SpecialistStock
southern sea otter (enhydra lutris nereis) hauled out on a mooring ball, endangered, Monterey bay national marine sanctuary, California, usa, pacific ocean

Sea Otter - playing with grebe - Sea otter did not attempt to eat this grebe but only played with it for 5 to 10
TOM-1718 Sea Otter - playing with grebe Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Sea otter did not attempt to eat this grebe but only played with it for 5 to 10 minutes before letting it go

Sea Otter - wrapped in kelp - keeps otter from drifting away with the tide while napping - Monterey Bay - USA _C3A8979
TOM-1651 Sea Otter - wrapped in kelp - keeps otter from drifting away with the tide while napping Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

Sea Otter - resting in kelp - Monterey Bay - USA _C3A8971
TOM-1650 Sea Otter - resting in kelp Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Otter - raft at sunrise - California coast USA _C3A7926
TOM-1649 Sea Otter - raft at sunrise California coast USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Otter - mother with immature (3 to 4 month old on left) pup - Monterey Bay - USA _C3A6994
TOM-1646 Sea Otter - mother with immature (3 to 4 month old on left) pup Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sea Otter - in water feeding on mollusk - Monterey Bay - USA _C3A3597
TOM-1642 Sea Otter - in water feeding on mollusc Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sea Otter - raft at sunrise near Moss Landing, CA. _C2A0666
TOM-1639 Sea Otter - raft at sunrise near Moss Landing CA, USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Otter - resting in kelp - Monterey Bay - USA _C3A8968
TOM-1717 Sea Otter - resting in kelp Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Otters - mother with young pup - Monterey Bay - USA _C3A5606
TOM-1643 Sea Otters - mother with young pup Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea otter - resting on a beach at Moss Landing, California. Monterey Bay, California, USA. Pacific Ocean
FG-EC-550 Sea otter - resting on a beach at Moss Landing California. Monterey Bay, California, USA. Pacific Ocean. Enhydra lutris Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display

Sea Otter - resting in the protected waters of the marina at Moss Landing - Monterey Bay - California - USA - Pacific
FG-EC-539 Sea Otter - resting in the protected waters of the marina at Moss Landing Monterey Bay - California - USA - Pacific Ocean Enhydra lutris Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for

Sea Otters - floating at the surface resting - Monterey Bay - California - USA - Pacific Ocean
FG-EC-532 Sea Otters - floating at the surface resting Monterey Bay - California - USA - Pacific Ocean Enhydra lutris Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sea Otter - grooming itself resting in kelp bed - Monterey Bay - Pacific Ocean - California - USA
FG-AU-523 Sea Otter - grooming itself resting in kelp bed Monterey Bay - Pacific Ocean - California - USA Enhydra lutris Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sea Otter - diving in the kelp forest - Monterey Bay - Pacific Ocean - California - USA
FG-AF-972 Sea Otter - diving in the kelp forest Monterey Bay - Pacific Ocean - California - USA Enhydra lutris Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sea Otter - resting in kelp bed - Monterey Bay - Pacific Ocean - California - USA DN824
FG-2617 SEA OTTER - sleeping, lying on back in water. Resting with kelp wrapped around body to prevent drifting Monterey Bay - Pacific Ocean - California - USA Enlydra lutris Enhydra lutris Francois

Sea Otter - Using tool cracking clam on rock. California, USA Mo84
TOM-790 Sea Otter - Using tool cracking clam on rock California, USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sea Otter eating clam it has broken open on rock. California, USA Mo66
TOM-787 Sea Otter eating clam it has broken open on rock California, USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sea Otters (Enhydra lutris) resting. A group of sea otters resting is called a raft. Alaska B2B1343
TOM-1420 Northern Sea Otter - resting Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA Enhydra lutris A group of sea otters resting is called a raft

Sea Otter - Close up from side of head after coming out of water. Mo350
TOM-794 Sea Otter - Close up from side of head after coming out of water. Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sea Otter - Close up of head as it appears from water. Mo389
TOM-793 Sea Otter - Close up of head as it appears from water. Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Otters - spend very little time out of saltwater. While they do get out for short periods it is usually only for a
TOM-1417 Sea Otters - spend very little time out of saltwater. While they do get out for short periods it is usually only for a short time

Sea Otter MO350
TOM-1302 Sea Otter Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Otter - x2 resting in kelp Aleutian Islands, Alaska, North America
TOM-1117 Sea Otter - x2 resting in kelp Aleutian Islands, Alaska, North America. Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sea Otter - Eating crab. Monterey Bay, California, USA Mo51
TOM-795 Sea Otter - Eating Dungeness crab (Cancer magister) Monterey Bay, California, USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sea Otter (Enhdra lutris)
TOM-1422 Sea Otter Alaska, USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Otter
TOM-1421 Sea Otter - pup resting against mother Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Enhydra lutris, commonly known as the Alaskan or Northern Sea Otter, is a captivating creature that thrives in the chilly waters of Alaska and other coastal regions. These adorable marine mammals are often seen engaging in heartwarming activities that showcase their strong maternal instincts and playful nature. In one breathtaking image captured in Alaska, a mother otter can be seen carrying her very young pup on her chest. The bond between them is undeniable as they navigate through the icy waters together. Similarly, another photograph taken in Monterey Bay, USA captures a mother otter carefully cradling her pup under three weeks old, ensuring its safety and warmth. The sea otters' charming antics extend beyond their nurturing behavior. In Sitka Sound, Alaska, an enchanting snapshot reveals an otter with its forelegs raised high above the water's surface - perhaps enjoying a moment of relaxation or playfulness. Meanwhile, off the coast of California's kelp beds lies another tranquil scene where a sea otter peacefully rests amidst floating seaweed. These intelligent creatures also exhibit moments of fierce determination and defense. A striking photograph showcases an Alaskan sea otter baring its teeth - a reminder that even these seemingly gentle animals possess formidable strength when necessary. From grooming themselves to interacting with their surroundings, sea otters display remarkable adaptability and agility both underwater and at the surface. Whether it's capturing an image of an otter grooming itself in water or witnessing one resting with paws adorably raised into the air in Barkley Sound - each moment highlights their unique behaviors. Perhaps one of the most endearing sights is observing a newborn pup sleeping soundly next to its attentive mother within days after birth. This tender moment was beautifully captured off Monterey Bay's shores in California.