Close-up of a southern sea otter baring its teeth while holding crab claws on its chest. Photographed during feeding behavior in Elkhorn Slough.

A sea otter relaxes in the estuary with crab in paw, glancing toward the camera. Its damp fur and the smooth water reflect a quiet coastal moment.

A southern sea otter floats on its back in Elkhorn Slough, California, mid-meal with a crab in one paw and its mouth open in a sharp, biting motion.

New to BlueSky.
Figured I’d show up with an otter eating a crab and see where things go.

Wildlife Wednesdays start here - field notes, snack attacks, and other stuff I don’t want to forget.

📍 Elkhorn Slough.

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