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Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) mom holding on to pup by the loose skin on the back of the pup's head/neck.  California coast.  This is one way the mom can hold onto the pup while moving it or when trying to control the pup.  The mother sea otter will sometimes grab the pup in this manner when the pup is being rambunctious and she wants it to calm down.