Sea Otter Close Up
Moss Landing, CA: A California sea otter naps in the calm waters of Elkhorn Slough in Moss Landing, CA.
Every so often, the sea otter would perform a roll or two, lifting its tail and hind feet out of the water. Most of the time, it had its eyes closed through the rolls. It would also keep its paws above the water. The paws of a sea otter are not insulated with fur like the majority of its body, so keeping them out of the water helps conserve heat.
Occasionally, it would open its eyes and swim away from the nearby rocks. But it always went back to sleep after moving off a couple feet.
Every so often, the sea otter would perform a roll or two, lifting its tail and hind feet out of the water. Most of the time, it had its eyes closed through the rolls. It would also keep its paws above the water. The paws of a sea otter are not insulated with fur like the majority of its body, so keeping them out of the water helps conserve heat.
Occasionally, it would open its eyes and swim away from the nearby rocks. But it always went back to sleep after moving off a couple feet.
