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Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1493351c)
Urgh, Too Pinchy! Otter Tackles Crab Lunch
Grabbing a crab lunch can be tricky when you are only blessed with small paws.
This California sea otter looked as if it had eaten something it didn't like as it tackled the pincers.
But the marine mammal knew exactly how to minimise the nasty nips from it's blue crab prey - it simply flipped the alive-and-kicking crustaceans onto their backs.
Photographer Michael Yang spotted the fascinating feeding display at Moss Landing in California on Saturday (12 Nov).
Michael explains: "The sea otter would disappear underwater for up to a minute at a time and come up with one or two crabs.
"It would bite off the legs and chew on the shell to get to the meat inside. The shell must have been hard because I was able to hear the crunching as the otter chewed.
"Unlike with mussels and clams, where sea otters typically use tools such as rocks to break open the shells to get to the meat inside, this sea otter was using only its paws and teeth with the crab.
"It would also rip the top shell of the crab off, using its paws to hold onto the crab's body and teeth to grab onto the top shell. Once this was done, it would have access to the meat inside the body.
"If the otter came up with two crabs, it would float on its back and place one of the crabs on its stomach while dining on the other crab. Since the crabs were still alive (I was able to see the legs of the crabs flailing), the otter would flip the crabs upside down so they would not be able to crawl away.
"Once, a crab was able to right himself and started to crawl back into the water. But just before it reached the edge of the otter's stomach towards freedom, the otter scooped the crab back upside down and kept it from escaping."
MUST CREDIT: Michael Yang/Rex Features
Story: Dean Murray
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Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1493351b)
Urgh, Too Pinchy! Otter Tackles Crab Lunch
Grabbing a crab lunch can be tricky when you are only blessed with small paws.
This California sea otter looked as if it had eaten something it didn't like as it tackled the pincers.
But the marine mammal knew exactly how to minimise the nasty nips from it's blue crab prey - it simply flipped the alive-and-kicking crustaceans onto their backs.
Photographer Michael Yang spotted the fascinating feeding display at Moss Landing in California on Saturday (12 Nov).
Michael explains: "The sea otter would disappear underwater for up to a minute at a time and come up with one or two crabs.
"It would bite off the legs and chew on the shell to get to the meat inside. The shell must have been hard because I was able to hear the crunching as the otter chewed.
"Unlike with mussels and clams, where sea otters typically use tools such as rocks to break open the shells to get to the meat inside, this sea otter was using only its paws and teeth with the crab.
"It would also rip the top shell of the crab off, using its paws to hold onto the crab's body and teeth to grab onto the top shell. Once this was done, it would have access to the meat inside the body.
"If the otter came up with two crabs, it would float on its back and place one of the crabs on its stomach while dining on the other crab. Since the crabs were still alive (I was able to see the legs of the crabs flailing), the otter would flip the crabs upside down so they would not be able to crawl away.
"Once, a crab was able to right himself and started to crawl back into the water. But just before it reached the edge of the otter's stomach towards freedom, the otter scooped the crab back upside down and kept it from escaping."
MUST CREDIT: Michael Yang/Rex Features
Story: Dean Murray
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VNJBSFMBS (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1493351a)
Urgh, Too Pinchy! Otter Tackles Crab Lunch
Grabbing a crab lunch can be tricky when you are only blessed with small paws.
This California sea otter looked as if it had eaten something it didn't like as it tackled the pincers.
But the marine mammal knew exactly how to minimise the nasty nips from it's blue crab prey - it simply flipped the alive-and-kicking crustaceans onto their backs.
Photographer Michael Yang spotted the fascinating feeding display at Moss Landing in California on Saturday (12 Nov).
Michael explains: "The sea otter would disappear underwater for up to a minute at a time and come up with one or two crabs.
"It would bite off the legs and chew on the shell to get to the meat inside. The shell must have been hard because I was able to hear the crunching as the otter chewed.
"Unlike with mussels and clams, where sea otters typically use tools such as rocks to break open the shells to get to the meat inside, this sea otter was using only its paws and teeth with the crab.
"It would also rip the top shell of the crab off, using its paws to hold onto the crab's body and teeth to grab onto the top shell. Once this was done, it would have access to the meat inside the body.
"If the otter came up with two crabs, it would float on its back and place one of the crabs on its stomach while dining on the other crab. Since the crabs were still alive (I was able to see the legs of the crabs flailing), the otter would flip the crabs upside down so they would not be able to crawl away.
"Once, a crab was able to right himself and started to crawl back into the water. But just before it reached the edge of the otter's stomach towards freedom, the otter scooped the crab back upside down and kept it from escaping."
MUST CREDIT: Michael Yang/Rex Features
Story: Dean Murray
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VNJBSFMBS (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Kate Moss and Jamie Hince out and about in London, Britain - 09 Nov 2011
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Kate Moss and Jamie Hince out and about in London, Britain - 09 Nov 2011
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Kate Moss and Jamie Hince out and about in London, Britain - 09 Nov 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Rex Features (1490576a)
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Kate Moss and Jamie Hince out and about in London, Britain - 09 Nov 2011
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Kate Moss and Jamie Hince out and about in London, Britain - 09 Nov 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Martin Karius / Rex Features (1490565j)
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Kate Moss and Jamie Hince out and about in London, Britain - 09 Nov 2011
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Kate Moss and Jamie Hince out and about in London, Britain - 09 Nov 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Martin Karius / Rex Features (1490565e)
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Kate Moss and Jamie Hince out and about in London, Britain - 09 Nov 2011
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Kate Moss and Jamie Hince out and about in London, Britain - 09 Nov 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Martin Karius / Rex Features (1490565c)
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Kate Moss and Jamie Hince out and about in London, Britain - 09 Nov 2011
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Kate Moss on her way to a pub near her home, London, Britain - 08 Nov 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Beretta/Sims / Rex Features (1489574e)
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Kate Moss on her way to a pub near her home, London, Britain - 08 Nov 2011
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Kate Moss on her way to a pub near her home, London, Britain - 08 Nov 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Beretta/Sims / Rex Features (1489574g)
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Kate Moss on her way to a pub near her home, London, Britain - 08 Nov 2011
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Kate Moss on her way to a pub near her home, London, Britain - 08 Nov 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Beretta/Sims / Rex Features (1489574b)
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Kate Moss on her way to a pub near her home, London, Britain - 08 Nov 2011
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Kate Moss on her way to a pub near her home, London, Britain - 08 Nov 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Beretta/Sims / Rex Features (1489574a)
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Kate Moss on her way to a pub near her home, London, Britain - 08 Nov 2011
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Kate Moss leaving the Royal Albert Hall, London, Britain - 29 Oct 2011
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Manadatory Credit: Photo by Rotello/MCP / Rex Features (1481420i)
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Kate Moss leaving the Royal Albert Hall, London, Britain - 29 Oct 2011
Kate Moss leaving the Royal Albert Hall after attending a George Michael performance.
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Kate Moss leaving the Royal Albert Hall, London, Britain - 29 Oct 2011
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Manadatory Credit: Photo by Rotello/MCP / Rex Features (1481420h)
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Kate Moss leaving the Royal Albert Hall, London, Britain - 29 Oct 2011
Kate Moss leaving the Royal Albert Hall after attending a George Michael performance.
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Kate Moss leaving the Royal Albert Hall, London, Britain - 29 Oct 2011
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Manadatory Credit: Photo by Rotello/MCP / Rex Features (1481420g)
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Kate Moss leaving the Royal Albert Hall, London, Britain - 29 Oct 2011
Kate Moss leaving the Royal Albert Hall after attending a George Michael performance.
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Kate Moss leaving the Royal Albert Hall, London, Britain - 29 Oct 2011
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Manadatory Credit: Photo by Rotello/MCP / Rex Features (1481420e)
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Kate Moss leaving the Royal Albert Hall, London, Britain - 29 Oct 2011
Kate Moss leaving the Royal Albert Hall after attending a George Michael performance.
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Kate Moss leaving the Royal Albert Hall, London, Britain - 29 Oct 2011
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Manadatory Credit: Photo by Rotello/MCP / Rex Features (1481420c)
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Kate Moss leaving the Royal Albert Hall, London, Britain - 29 Oct 2011
Kate Moss leaving the Royal Albert Hall after attending a George Michael performance.
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California sea otters at rest, Moss Landing, California, America - 3 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1471819o)
California sea otters wake up and swim away from shore when they get too close
Take It Easy: Sea Otters at Rest
Talk about taking it easy, these sea otters know how to relax in style.
A group of around forty California Sea Otters were snapped by wildlife photographer Michael Yang as they snoozed off the coast of Moss Landing, California.
The marine mammals rest by floating on their backs but find they slowly drift into shore whereupon they wake up and paddle back out to repeat the process.
That is, apart from one enterprising otter that anchored itself in place with kelp.
Michael explains: "While resting, each otter seemed to have its own peculiar way of arranging its paws. Some otters put their paws on their chest, some cover their eyes, and some put their paws straight up as if they were signalling a touchdown. This is just one example of anthropomorphic characteristics which make the sea otters so enjoyable to watch and why people label sea otters as "cute."
"Because of the tides, this raft of sea otters was constantly being pushed towards the shore where we were. Whenever they got too close, one otter would stir up, causing a chain reaction waking everyone up. Once awake, the otters would swim away from the shore and go back to resting, starting the cycle again.
"One sea otter was stationary in the water while resting because he had anchored himself with what we think is kelp. While the rest of the group floated one way and swam the other, he remained mostly in place.
"If they aren't resting or feeding, they are cleaning. The cleaning process adds air to the fur which helps them to float."
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Michael Yang/Rex Features
Story: Dean Murray
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VONDYFNLY (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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California sea otters at rest, Moss Landing, California, America - 3 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1471819q)
California sea otter "smiles" for camera while floating on its back
Take It Easy: Sea Otters at Rest
Talk about taking it easy, these sea otters know how to relax in style.
A group of around forty California Sea Otters were snapped by wildlife photographer Michael Yang as they snoozed off the coast of Moss Landing, California.
The marine mammals rest by floating on their backs but find they slowly drift into shore whereupon they wake up and paddle back out to repeat the process.
That is, apart from one enterprising otter that anchored itself in place with kelp.
Michael explains: "While resting, each otter seemed to have its own peculiar way of arranging its paws. Some otters put their paws on their chest, some cover their eyes, and some put their paws straight up as if they were signalling a touchdown. This is just one example of anthropomorphic characteristics which make the sea otters so enjoyable to watch and why people label sea otters as "cute."
"Because of the tides, this raft of sea otters was constantly being pushed towards the shore where we were. Whenever they got too close, one otter would stir up, causing a chain reaction waking everyone up. Once awake, the otters would swim away from the shore and go back to resting, starting the cycle again.
"One sea otter was stationary in the water while resting because he had anchored himself with what we think is kelp. While the rest of the group floated one way and swam the other, he remained mostly in place.
"If they aren't resting or feeding, they are cleaning. The cleaning process adds air to the fur which helps them to float."
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Michael Yang/Rex Features
Story: Dean Murray
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VONDYFNLY (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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California sea otters at rest, Moss Landing, California, America - 3 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1471819m)
Group of 14 California sea otters wake up and swim away from shore when they get too close
Take It Easy: Sea Otters at Rest
Talk about taking it easy, these sea otters know how to relax in style.
A group of around forty California Sea Otters were snapped by wildlife photographer Michael Yang as they snoozed off the coast of Moss Landing, California.
The marine mammals rest by floating on their backs but find they slowly drift into shore whereupon they wake up and paddle back out to repeat the process.
That is, apart from one enterprising otter that anchored itself in place with kelp.
Michael explains: "While resting, each otter seemed to have its own peculiar way of arranging its paws. Some otters put their paws on their chest, some cover their eyes, and some put their paws straight up as if they were signalling a touchdown. This is just one example of anthropomorphic characteristics which make the sea otters so enjoyable to watch and why people label sea otters as "cute."
"Because of the tides, this raft of sea otters was constantly being pushed towards the shore where we were. Whenever they got too close, one otter would stir up, causing a chain reaction waking everyone up. Once awake, the otters would swim away from the shore and go back to resting, starting the cycle again.
"One sea otter was stationary in the water while resting because he had anchored himself with what we think is kelp. While the rest of the group floated one way and swam the other, he remained mostly in place.
"If they aren't resting or feeding, they are cleaning. The cleaning process adds air to the fur which helps them to float."
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Michael Yang/Rex Features
Story: Dean Murray
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VONDYFNLY (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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California sea otters at rest, Moss Landing, California, America - 3 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1471819k)
2 California sea otters wake up while other otters sleep on their backs
Take It Easy: Sea Otters at Rest
Talk about taking it easy, these sea otters know how to relax in style.
A group of around forty California Sea Otters were snapped by wildlife photographer Michael Yang as they snoozed off the coast of Moss Landing, California.
The marine mammals rest by floating on their backs but find they slowly drift into shore whereupon they wake up and paddle back out to repeat the process.
That is, apart from one enterprising otter that anchored itself in place with kelp.
Michael explains: "While resting, each otter seemed to have its own peculiar way of arranging its paws. Some otters put their paws on their chest, some cover their eyes, and some put their paws straight up as if they were signalling a touchdown. This is just one example of anthropomorphic characteristics which make the sea otters so enjoyable to watch and why people label sea otters as "cute."
"Because of the tides, this raft of sea otters was constantly being pushed towards the shore where we were. Whenever they got too close, one otter would stir up, causing a chain reaction waking everyone up. Once awake, the otters would swim away from the shore and go back to resting, starting the cycle again.
"One sea otter was stationary in the water while resting because he had anchored himself with what we think is kelp. While the rest of the group floated one way and swam the other, he remained mostly in place.
"If they aren't resting or feeding, they are cleaning. The cleaning process adds air to the fur which helps them to float."
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Michael Yang/Rex Features
Story: Dean Murray
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VONDYFNLY (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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California sea otters at rest, Moss Landing, California, America - 3 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1471819j)
California sea otter looks "surprised" with paws over mouth
Take It Easy: Sea Otters at Rest
Talk about taking it easy, these sea otters know how to relax in style.
A group of around forty California Sea Otters were snapped by wildlife photographer Michael Yang as they snoozed off the coast of Moss Landing, California.
The marine mammals rest by floating on their backs but find they slowly drift into shore whereupon they wake up and paddle back out to repeat the process.
That is, apart from one enterprising otter that anchored itself in place with kelp.
Michael explains: "While resting, each otter seemed to have its own peculiar way of arranging its paws. Some otters put their paws on their chest, some cover their eyes, and some put their paws straight up as if they were signalling a touchdown. This is just one example of anthropomorphic characteristics which make the sea otters so enjoyable to watch and why people label sea otters as "cute."
"Because of the tides, this raft of sea otters was constantly being pushed towards the shore where we were. Whenever they got too close, one otter would stir up, causing a chain reaction waking everyone up. Once awake, the otters would swim away from the shore and go back to resting, starting the cycle again.
"One sea otter was stationary in the water while resting because he had anchored himself with what we think is kelp. While the rest of the group floated one way and swam the other, he remained mostly in place.
"If they aren't resting or feeding, they are cleaning. The cleaning process adds air to the fur which helps them to float."
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Michael Yang/Rex Features
Story: Dean Murray
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VONDYFNLY (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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California sea otters at rest, Moss Landing, California, America - 3 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1471819d)
2 California sea otters rest and sleep on their backs
Take It Easy: Sea Otters at Rest
Talk about taking it easy, these sea otters know how to relax in style.
A group of around forty California Sea Otters were snapped by wildlife photographer Michael Yang as they snoozed off the coast of Moss Landing, California.
The marine mammals rest by floating on their backs but find they slowly drift into shore whereupon they wake up and paddle back out to repeat the process.
That is, apart from one enterprising otter that anchored itself in place with kelp.
Michael explains: "While resting, each otter seemed to have its own peculiar way of arranging its paws. Some otters put their paws on their chest, some cover their eyes, and some put their paws straight up as if they were signalling a touchdown. This is just one example of anthropomorphic characteristics which make the sea otters so enjoyable to watch and why people label sea otters as "cute."
"Because of the tides, this raft of sea otters was constantly being pushed towards the shore where we were. Whenever they got too close, one otter would stir up, causing a chain reaction waking everyone up. Once awake, the otters would swim away from the shore and go back to resting, starting the cycle again.
"One sea otter was stationary in the water while resting because he had anchored himself with what we think is kelp. While the rest of the group floated one way and swam the other, he remained mostly in place.
"If they aren't resting or feeding, they are cleaning. The cleaning process adds air to the fur which helps them to float."
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Michael Yang/Rex Features
Story: Dean Murray
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VONDYFNLY (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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California sea otters at rest, Moss Landing, California, America - 3 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1471819b)
Large group of 19 California sea otters rest and sleep on their backs
Take It Easy: Sea Otters at Rest
Talk about taking it easy, these sea otters know how to relax in style.
A group of around forty California Sea Otters were snapped by wildlife photographer Michael Yang as they snoozed off the coast of Moss Landing, California.
The marine mammals rest by floating on their backs but find they slowly drift into shore whereupon they wake up and paddle back out to repeat the process.
That is, apart from one enterprising otter that anchored itself in place with kelp.
Michael explains: "While resting, each otter seemed to have its own peculiar way of arranging its paws. Some otters put their paws on their chest, some cover their eyes, and some put their paws straight up as if they were signalling a touchdown. This is just one example of anthropomorphic characteristics which make the sea otters so enjoyable to watch and why people label sea otters as "cute."
"Because of the tides, this raft of sea otters was constantly being pushed towards the shore where we were. Whenever they got too close, one otter would stir up, causing a chain reaction waking everyone up. Once awake, the otters would swim away from the shore and go back to resting, starting the cycle again.
"One sea otter was stationary in the water while resting because he had anchored himself with what we think is kelp. While the rest of the group floated one way and swam the other, he remained mostly in place.
"If they aren't resting or feeding, they are cleaning. The cleaning process adds air to the fur which helps them to float."
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Michael Yang/Rex Features
Story: Dean Murray
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VONDYFNLY (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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California sea otters at rest, Moss Landing, California, America - 3 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1471819i)
4 California sea otters sleep while floating on their backs
Take It Easy: Sea Otters at Rest
Talk about taking it easy, these sea otters know how to relax in style.
A group of around forty California Sea Otters were snapped by wildlife photographer Michael Yang as they snoozed off the coast of Moss Landing, California.
The marine mammals rest by floating on their backs but find they slowly drift into shore whereupon they wake up and paddle back out to repeat the process.
That is, apart from one enterprising otter that anchored itself in place with kelp.
Michael explains: "While resting, each otter seemed to have its own peculiar way of arranging its paws. Some otters put their paws on their chest, some cover their eyes, and some put their paws straight up as if they were signalling a touchdown. This is just one example of anthropomorphic characteristics which make the sea otters so enjoyable to watch and why people label sea otters as "cute."
"Because of the tides, this raft of sea otters was constantly being pushed towards the shore where we were. Whenever they got too close, one otter would stir up, causing a chain reaction waking everyone up. Once awake, the otters would swim away from the shore and go back to resting, starting the cycle again.
"One sea otter was stationary in the water while resting because he had anchored himself with what we think is kelp. While the rest of the group floated one way and swam the other, he remained mostly in place.
"If they aren't resting or feeding, they are cleaning. The cleaning process adds air to the fur which helps them to float."
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Michael Yang/Rex Features
Story: Dean Murray
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VONDYFNLY (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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California sea otters at rest, Moss Landing, California, America - 3 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1471819h)
California sea otter cleaning foot with mouth
Take It Easy: Sea Otters at Rest
Talk about taking it easy, these sea otters know how to relax in style.
A group of around forty California Sea Otters were snapped by wildlife photographer Michael Yang as they snoozed off the coast of Moss Landing, California.
The marine mammals rest by floating on their backs but find they slowly drift into shore whereupon they wake up and paddle back out to repeat the process.
That is, apart from one enterprising otter that anchored itself in place with kelp.
Michael explains: "While resting, each otter seemed to have its own peculiar way of arranging its paws. Some otters put their paws on their chest, some cover their eyes, and some put their paws straight up as if they were signalling a touchdown. This is just one example of anthropomorphic characteristics which make the sea otters so enjoyable to watch and why people label sea otters as "cute."
"Because of the tides, this raft of sea otters was constantly being pushed towards the shore where we were. Whenever they got too close, one otter would stir up, causing a chain reaction waking everyone up. Once awake, the otters would swim away from the shore and go back to resting, starting the cycle again.
"One sea otter was stationary in the water while resting because he had anchored himself with what we think is kelp. While the rest of the group floated one way and swam the other, he remained mostly in place.
"If they aren't resting or feeding, they are cleaning. The cleaning process adds air to the fur which helps them to float."
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Michael Yang/Rex Features
Story: Dean Murray
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VONDYFNLY (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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California sea otters at rest, Moss Landing, California, America - 3 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1471819e)
California sea otter wraps itself in kelp to keep from floating away while sleeping on its back
Take It Easy: Sea Otters at Rest
Talk about taking it easy, these sea otters know how to relax in style.
A group of around forty California Sea Otters were snapped by wildlife photographer Michael Yang as they snoozed off the coast of Moss Landing, California.
The marine mammals rest by floating on their backs but find they slowly drift into shore whereupon they wake up and paddle back out to repeat the process.
That is, apart from one enterprising otter that anchored itself in place with kelp.
Michael explains: "While resting, each otter seemed to have its own peculiar way of arranging its paws. Some otters put their paws on their chest, some cover their eyes, and some put their paws straight up as if they were signalling a touchdown. This is just one example of anthropomorphic characteristics which make the sea otters so enjoyable to watch and why people label sea otters as "cute."
"Because of the tides, this raft of sea otters was constantly being pushed towards the shore where we were. Whenever they got too close, one otter would stir up, causing a chain reaction waking everyone up. Once awake, the otters would swim away from the shore and go back to resting, starting the cycle again.
"One sea otter was stationary in the water while resting because he had anchored himself with what we think is kelp. While the rest of the group floated one way and swam the other, he remained mostly in place.
"If they aren't resting or feeding, they are cleaning. The cleaning process adds air to the fur which helps them to float."
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Michael Yang/Rex Features
Story: Dean Murray
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VONDYFNLY (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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California sea otters at rest, Moss Landing, California, America - 3 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1471819g)
California sea otter looks "surprised" with paws over mouth
Take It Easy: Sea Otters at Rest
Talk about taking it easy, these sea otters know how to relax in style.
A group of around forty California Sea Otters were snapped by wildlife photographer Michael Yang as they snoozed off the coast of Moss Landing, California.
The marine mammals rest by floating on their backs but find they slowly drift into shore whereupon they wake up and paddle back out to repeat the process.
That is, apart from one enterprising otter that anchored itself in place with kelp.
Michael explains: "While resting, each otter seemed to have its own peculiar way of arranging its paws. Some otters put their paws on their chest, some cover their eyes, and some put their paws straight up as if they were signalling a touchdown. This is just one example of anthropomorphic characteristics which make the sea otters so enjoyable to watch and why people label sea otters as "cute."
"Because of the tides, this raft of sea otters was constantly being pushed towards the shore where we were. Whenever they got too close, one otter would stir up, causing a chain reaction waking everyone up. Once awake, the otters would swim away from the shore and go back to resting, starting the cycle again.
"One sea otter was stationary in the water while resting because he had anchored himself with what we think is kelp. While the rest of the group floated one way and swam the other, he remained mostly in place.
"If they aren't resting or feeding, they are cleaning. The cleaning process adds air to the fur which helps them to float."
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California sea otters at rest, Moss Landing, California, America - 3 Sep 2011
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California sea otter rests and sleeps on its back with folded arms
Take It Easy: Sea Otters at Rest
Talk about taking it easy, these sea otters know how to relax in style.
A group of around forty California Sea Otters were snapped by wildlife photographer Michael Yang as they snoozed off the coast of Moss Landing, California.
The marine mammals rest by floating on their backs but find they slowly drift into shore whereupon they wake up and paddle back out to repeat the process.
That is, apart from one enterprising otter that anchored itself in place with kelp.
Michael explains: "While resting, each otter seemed to have its own peculiar way of arranging its paws. Some otters put their paws on their chest, some cover their eyes, and some put their paws straight up as if they were signalling a touchdown. This is just one example of anthropomorphic characteristics which make the sea otters so enjoyable to watch and why people label sea otters as "cute."
"Because of the tides, this raft of sea otters was constantly being pushed towards the shore where we were. Whenever they got too close, one otter would stir up, causing a chain reaction waking everyone up. Once awake, the otters would swim away from the shore and go back to resting, starting the cycle again.
"One sea otter was stationary in the water while resting because he had anchored himself with what we think is kelp. While the rest of the group floated one way and swam the other, he remained mostly in place.
"If they aren't resting or feeding, they are cleaning. The cleaning process adds air to the fur which helps them to float."
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Story: Dean Murray
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