Wildlife
Underwater ecosystem
A vast kelp forest provides sanctuary for animals like the sea otter.
Giant kelp grow in huge marine forests and are the largest form of algae in the world.
Ocean ties
A kelp wrap helps sea otters sunbathe without being washed out to sea.
A kelp wrap helps sea otters sunbathe without being washed out to sea.
Safe haven
A mother otter strikes a balance between her pup's safety and her own hunger.
A mother otter strikes a balance between her pup's safety and her own hunger.
Cracking it
An otter mother modifies her wild feeding skills for her marina environment.
An otter mother modifies her wild feeding skills for her marina environment.
Swimming lesson
A young otter pup takes swimming lessons from its mother.
A young otter pup takes swimming lessons from its mother.
Harbour patrol
An aggressive male otter poses a threat to the female as her pup approaches weaning.
An aggressive male otter poses a threat to the female as her pup approaches weaning.
Trial and error
A young otter pup needs time and practice to perfect her new skills.
A young otter pup needs time and practice to perfect her new skills.
Otter trickery
An otter pup's frightened calls draws his mother into a trap set by the dominant male.
An otter pup's frightened calls draws his mother into a trap set by the dominant male.
Gently does it
Without a pup to suckle, a female otter attracts the attention of a gentle male.
Without a pup to suckle, a female otter attracts the attention of a gentle male.
Independent life
A mother's teachings and some imagination help a young otter survive.
A mother's teachings and some imagination help a young otter survive.
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