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walrus (Odobenus rosmarus)

Male northern elephant seal resting on sandy ground at Ano Nuevo State Park, showing its large, distinctive proboscis.

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Sea otter (Enhydra lutris), also called great sea otter, rare, completely marine otter of the northern Pacific, usually found in kelp beds. Floats on back. Looks like sea otter laughing. saltwater otters

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Mute swan with cygnet. (birds)

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Young chimpanzee dressed in a shirt and sweater vest, scratching his head thinking. (primates)

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