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Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) mom with young pup resting in kelp on a stormy, windy day. California coast. Pup is holding on for dear life and after being pounded by the chop for five to ten minutes the mom gave up and moved further into the bay looking for calmer water.
©Tom & Pat Leeson
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